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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,514, 35,436.08 and 21,176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,514, 35,436.08 and 21,176.61 is: 31,913.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514 : 35,436.08 = 21,176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514/35,436.08 = 21,176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514x = 35,436.08 × 21,176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514x = 750,415,940.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,415,940.21/23,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,913.58

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