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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.48, 35,772.74 and 21,833.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.48, 35,772.74 and 21,833.12 is: 32,645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.48 : 35,772.74 = 21,833.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.48/35,772.74 = 21,833.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.48x = 35,772.74 × 21,833.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.48x = 781,030,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,030,525.15/23,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,645.66

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