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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.40, 35,316.60 and 21,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.40, 35,316.60 and 21,989.20 is: 32,983.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.40 : 35,316.60 = 21,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.40/35,316.60 = 21,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.40x = 35,316.60 × 21,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.40x = 776,583,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,583,780.72/23,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,983.80

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