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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.64, 32,608.13 and 21,006.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.64, 32,608.13 and 21,006.62 is: 28,834.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.64 : 32,608.13 = 21,006.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.64/32,608.13 = 21,006.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.64x = 32,608.13 × 21,006.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.64x = 684,986,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,986,432.78/23,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,834.69

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