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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.80, 35,708.73 and 21,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.80, 35,708.73 and 21,652.96 is: 32,340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.80 : 35,708.73 = 21,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.80/35,708.73 = 21,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.80x = 35,708.73 × 21,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.80x = 773,199,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,199,702.34/23,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,340.90

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