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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,841.60, 35,905.15 and 21,713.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,841.60, 35,905.15 and 21,713.43 is: 32,700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,841.60 : 35,905.15 = 21,713.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,841.60/35,905.15 = 21,713.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,841.60x = 35,905.15 × 21,713.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,841.60x = 779,623,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,623,961.16/23,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,700.15

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