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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.62, 35,023.74 and 21,468.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.62, 35,023.74 and 21,468.34 is: 32,240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.62 : 35,023.74 = 21,468.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.62/35,023.74 = 21,468.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.62x = 35,023.74 × 21,468.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.62x = 751,901,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,901,558.39/23,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,240.54

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