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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,068.56, 34,644.60 and 21,216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,068.56, 34,644.60 and 21,216.36 is: 31,862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,068.56 : 34,644.60 = 21,216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,068.56/34,644.60 = 21,216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,068.56x = 34,644.60 × 21,216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,068.56x = 735,032,305.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,032,305.66/23,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,862.95

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