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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.80, 32,097.36 and 21,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.80, 32,097.36 and 21,723.04 is: 29,908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.80 : 32,097.36 = 21,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.80/32,097.36 = 21,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.80x = 32,097.36 × 21,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.80x = 697,252,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,252,235.17/23,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,908.56

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