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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.60, 35,511.90 and 21,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.60, 35,511.90 and 21,255.40 is: 31,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.60 : 35,511.90 = 21,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.60/35,511.90 = 21,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.60x = 35,511.90 × 21,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.60x = 754,819,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,819,639.26/23,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,883.10

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