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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.81, 35,283.34 and 21,323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.81, 35,283.34 and 21,323.17 is: 31,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.81 : 35,283.34 = 21,323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.81/35,283.34 = 21,323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.81x = 35,283.34 × 21,323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.81x = 752,352,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,352,656.99/23,545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,952.72

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