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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.80, 35,713.21 and 21,655.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.80, 35,713.21 and 21,655.96 is: 32,345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.80 : 35,713.21 = 21,655.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.80/35,713.21 = 21,655.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.80x = 35,713.21 × 21,655.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.80x = 773,403,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,403,847.23/23,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,345.38

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