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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.68, 35,502.36 and 21,813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.68, 35,502.36 and 21,813.52 is: 32,718.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.68 : 35,502.36 = 21,813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.68/35,502.36 = 21,813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.68x = 35,502.36 × 21,813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.68x = 774,431,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,431,439.91/23,669.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,718.29

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