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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.60, 34,998.90 and 21,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.60, 34,998.90 and 21,510.10 is: 32,265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.60 : 34,998.90 = 21,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.60/34,998.90 = 21,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.60x = 34,998.90 × 21,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.60x = 752,829,838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,829,838.89/23,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,265.15

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