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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,498.92, 35,389.06 and 21,399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,498.92, 35,389.06 and 21,399.40 is: 32,227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,498.92 : 35,389.06 = 21,399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,498.92/35,389.06 = 21,399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,498.92x = 35,389.06 × 21,399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,498.92x = 757,304,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,304,650.56/23,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,227.21

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