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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.56, 35,905.23 and 21,317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.56, 35,905.23 and 21,317.97 is: 31,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.56 : 35,905.23 = 21,317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.56/35,905.23 = 21,317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.56x = 35,905.23 × 21,317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.56x = 765,426,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,426,615.98/23,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,982.65

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