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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,415.44, 34,953.47 and 21,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,415.44, 34,953.47 and 21,681.24 is: 32,364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,415.44 : 34,953.47 = 21,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,415.44/34,953.47 = 21,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,415.44x = 34,953.47 × 21,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,415.44x = 757,834,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,834,571.90/23,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,364.74

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