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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.06, 35,544.92 and 21,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.06, 35,544.92 and 21,817.40 is: 32,764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.06 : 35,544.92 = 21,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.06/35,544.92 = 21,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.06x = 35,544.92 × 21,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.06x = 775,497,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,497,450.80/23,669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,764.19

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