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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,697.49, 35,686.86 and 21,102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,697.49, 35,686.86 and 21,102.25 is: 31,778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,697.49 : 35,686.86 = 21,102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,697.49/35,686.86 = 21,102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,697.49x = 35,686.86 × 21,102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,697.49x = 753,073,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,073,041.44/23,697.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,778.60

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