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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.78, 34,996.31 and 21,206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.78, 34,996.31 and 21,206.22 is: 31,673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.78 : 34,996.31 = 21,206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.78/34,996.31 = 21,206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.78x = 34,996.31 × 21,206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.78x = 742,139,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,139,449.05/23,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,673.70

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