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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.36, 35,395.31 and 21,444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.36, 35,395.31 and 21,444.65 is: 32,283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.36 : 35,395.31 = 21,444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.36/35,395.31 = 21,444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.36x = 35,395.31 × 21,444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.36x = 759,040,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,040,043.96/23,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,283.96

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