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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.76, 35,777.57 and 21,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.76, 35,777.57 and 21,349.36 is: 31,861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.76 : 35,777.57 = 21,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.76/35,777.57 = 21,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.76x = 35,777.57 × 21,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.76x = 763,828,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,828,221.86/23,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,861.01

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