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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.19, 34,978.24 and 21,921.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.19, 34,978.24 and 21,921.71 is: 32,889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.19 : 34,978.24 = 21,921.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.19/34,978.24 = 21,921.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.19x = 34,978.24 × 21,921.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.19x = 766,782,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,782,833.59/23,314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,889.10

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