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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,980.24, 35,984.94 and 21,997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,980.24, 35,984.94 and 21,997.36 is: 33,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,980.24 : 35,984.94 = 21,997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,980.24/35,984.94 = 21,997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,980.24x = 35,984.94 × 21,997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,980.24x = 791,573,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,573,679.76/23,980.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,009.41

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