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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,428.96, 35,016.83 and 21,560.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,428.96, 35,016.83 and 21,560.92 is: 32,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,428.96 : 35,016.83 = 21,560.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,428.96/35,016.83 = 21,560.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,428.96x = 35,016.83 × 21,560.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,428.96x = 754,995,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,995,070.28/23,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,224.86

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