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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,546.81, 35,284.84 and 21,324.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,546.81, 35,284.84 and 21,324.17 is: 31,954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,546.81 : 35,284.84 = 21,324.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,546.81/35,284.84 = 21,324.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,546.81x = 35,284.84 × 21,324.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,546.81x = 752,419,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,419,926.58/23,546.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,954.22

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