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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,783.58, 35,481.69 and 21,854.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,783.58, 35,481.69 and 21,854.93 is: 32,604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,783.58 : 35,481.69 = 21,854.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,783.58/35,481.69 = 21,854.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,783.58x = 35,481.69 × 21,854.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,783.58x = 775,449,673.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,449,673.82/23,783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,604.41

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