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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.79, 35,589.47 and 21,570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.79, 35,589.47 and 21,570.63 is: 32,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.79 : 35,589.47 = 21,570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.79/35,589.47 = 21,570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.79x = 35,589.47 × 21,570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.79x = 767,687,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,687,181.41/23,786.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,273.68

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