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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.81, 35,743.32 and 21,284.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.81, 35,743.32 and 21,284.67 is: 31,833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.81 : 35,743.32 = 21,284.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.81/35,743.32 = 21,284.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.81x = 35,743.32 × 21,284.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.81x = 760,784,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,784,770.90/23,898.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,833.58

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