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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.68, 35,519.28 and 21,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.68, 35,519.28 and 21,263.76 is: 31,860.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.68 : 35,519.28 = 21,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.68/35,519.28 = 21,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.68x = 35,519.28 × 21,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.68x = 755,273,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,273,445.29/23,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,860.44

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