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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,613.58, 35,235.37 and 21,131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,613.58, 35,235.37 and 21,131.33 is: 31,531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,613.58 : 35,235.37 = 21,131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,613.58/35,235.37 = 21,131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,613.58x = 35,235.37 × 21,131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,613.58x = 744,570,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,570,190.43/23,613.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,531.45

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