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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,844.53, 35,652.92 and 21,753.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,844.53, 35,652.92 and 21,753.18 is: 32,525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,844.53 : 35,652.92 = 21,753.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,844.53/35,652.92 = 21,753.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,844.53x = 35,652.92 × 21,753.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,844.53x = 775,564,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,564,277.52/23,844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,525.88

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