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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,312.80, 34,969.20 and 21,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,312.80, 34,969.20 and 21,854.80 is: 32,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,312.80 : 34,969.20 = 21,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,312.80/34,969.20 = 21,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,312.80x = 34,969.20 × 21,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,312.80x = 764,244,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,244,872.16/23,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,782.20

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