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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,135.61, 34,717.24 and 21,253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,135.61, 34,717.24 and 21,253.43 is: 31,892.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,135.61 : 34,717.24 = 21,253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,135.61/34,717.24 = 21,253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,135.61x = 34,717.24 × 21,253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,135.61x = 737,860,254.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,860,254.56/23,135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,892.83

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