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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.16, 35,872.48 and 21,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.16, 35,872.48 and 21,870.40 is: 32,814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.16 : 35,872.48 = 21,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.16/35,872.48 = 21,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.16x = 35,872.48 × 21,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.16x = 784,545,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,545,486.59/23,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,814.97

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