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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.96, 35,140.68 and 21,643.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.96, 35,140.68 and 21,643.92 is: 32,348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.96 : 35,140.68 = 21,643.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.96/35,140.68 = 21,643.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.96x = 35,140.68 × 21,643.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.96x = 760,582,066.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,582,066.67/23,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,348.73

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