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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,513.05, 35,397.86 and 21,446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,513.05, 35,397.86 and 21,446.34 is: 32,286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,513.05 : 35,397.86 = 21,446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,513.05/35,397.86 = 21,446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,513.05x = 35,397.86 × 21,446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,513.05x = 759,154,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,154,421.49/23,513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,286.51

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