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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.96, 35,015.34 and 21,559.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.96, 35,015.34 and 21,559.92 is: 32,223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.96 : 35,015.34 = 21,559.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.96/35,015.34 = 21,559.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.96x = 35,015.34 × 21,559.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.96x = 754,927,929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,927,929.17/23,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,223.37

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