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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.36, 35,548.06 and 21,599.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.36, 35,548.06 and 21,599.23 is: 32,309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.36 : 35,548.06 = 21,599.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.36/35,548.06 = 21,599.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.36x = 35,548.06 × 21,599.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.36x = 767,810,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,810,723.99/23,764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,309.34

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