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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.28, 32,148.40 and 21,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.28, 32,148.40 and 21,797.12 is: 30,095.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.28 : 32,148.40 = 21,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.28/32,148.40 = 21,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.28x = 32,148.40 × 21,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.28x = 700,742,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,742,532.61/23,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,095.09

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