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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.57, 34,624.67 and 21,833.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.57, 34,624.67 and 21,833.01 is: 32,534.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.57 : 34,624.67 = 21,833.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.57/34,624.67 = 21,833.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.57x = 34,624.67 × 21,833.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.57x = 755,960,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,960,657.19/23,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,534.63

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