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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.47, 35,760.76 and 21,825.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.47, 35,760.76 and 21,825.11 is: 32,633.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.47 : 35,760.76 = 21,825.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.47/35,760.76 = 21,825.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.47x = 35,760.76 × 21,825.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.47x = 780,482,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,482,555.52/23,916.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,633.69

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