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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.61, 35,907.72 and 21,357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.61, 35,907.72 and 21,357.33 is: 31,998.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.61 : 35,907.72 = 21,357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.61/35,907.72 = 21,357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.61x = 35,907.72 × 21,357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.61x = 766,893,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,893,025.59/23,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,998.39

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