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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.40, 34,509.60 and 21,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.40, 34,509.60 and 21,937.20 is: 32,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.40 : 34,509.60 = 21,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.40/34,509.60 = 21,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.40x = 34,509.60 × 21,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.40x = 757,043,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,043,997.12/23,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,905.80

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