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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.63, 32,452.56 and 22,921.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.63, 32,452.56 and 22,921.38 is: 31,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.63 : 32,452.56 = 22,921.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.63/32,452.56 = 22,921.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.63x = 32,452.56 × 22,921.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.63x = 743,857,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,857,459.73/23,544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,593.51

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