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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.60, 34,514.40 and 21,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.60, 34,514.40 and 21,713.60 is: 32,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.60 : 34,514.40 = 21,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.60/34,514.40 = 21,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.60x = 34,514.40 × 21,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.60x = 749,431,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,431,875.84/23,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,570.40

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