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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.54, 32,683.62 and 21,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.54, 32,683.62 and 21,147.20 is: 29,200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.54 : 32,683.62 = 21,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.54/32,683.62 = 21,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.54x = 32,683.62 × 21,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.54x = 691,167,048.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,167,048.86/23,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,200.70

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