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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.20, 34,896.68 and 21,458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.20, 34,896.68 and 21,458.68 is: 32,188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.20 : 34,896.68 = 21,458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.20/34,896.68 = 21,458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.20x = 34,896.68 × 21,458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.20x = 748,836,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,836,689.18/23,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,188.37

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