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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.60, 35,023.46 and 21,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.60, 35,023.46 and 21,197.90 is: 31,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.60 : 35,023.46 = 21,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.60/35,023.46 = 21,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.60x = 35,023.46 × 21,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.60x = 742,423,802.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,423,802.73/23,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,912.17

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