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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.85, 34,903.59 and 21,294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.85, 34,903.59 and 21,294.16 is: 31,929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.85 : 34,903.59 = 21,294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.85/34,903.59 = 21,294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.85x = 34,903.59 × 21,294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.85x = 743,242,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,242,508.75/23,277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,929.18

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