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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,153.64, 34,708.58 and 21,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,153.64, 34,708.58 and 21,032.24 is: 31,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,153.64 : 34,708.58 = 21,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,153.64/34,708.58 = 21,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,153.64x = 34,708.58 × 21,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,153.64x = 729,999,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,999,184.62/23,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,528.48

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