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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,463.96, 35,195.94 and 21,908.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,463.96, 35,195.94 and 21,908.76 is: 32,863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,463.96 : 35,195.94 = 21,908.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,463.96/35,195.94 = 21,908.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,463.96x = 35,195.94 × 21,908.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,463.96x = 771,099,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,099,402.43/23,463.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,863.14

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