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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.06, 34,969.95 and 21,717.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.06, 34,969.95 and 21,717.90 is: 32,514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.06 : 34,969.95 = 21,717.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.06/34,969.95 = 21,717.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.06x = 34,969.95 × 21,717.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.06x = 759,473,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,473,877.11/23,358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,514.42

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