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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.65, 34,976.70 and 21,843.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.65, 34,976.70 and 21,843.97 is: 32,736.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.65 : 34,976.70 = 21,843.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.65/34,976.70 = 21,843.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.65x = 34,976.70 × 21,843.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.65x = 764,029,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,029,925.32/23,338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,736.69

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