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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.03, 35,232.30 and 21,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.03, 35,232.30 and 21,997.23 is: 33,014.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.03 : 35,232.30 = 21,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.03/35,232.30 = 21,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.03x = 35,232.30 × 21,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.03x = 775,013,006.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,013,006.53/23,475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,014.36

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