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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.80, 35,588.70 and 21,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.80, 35,588.70 and 21,997.80 is: 32,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.80 : 35,588.70 = 21,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.80/35,588.70 = 21,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.80x = 35,588.70 × 21,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.80x = 782,873,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,873,104.86/23,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,996.70

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