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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,990.26, 35,802.16 and 21,365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,990.26, 35,802.16 and 21,365.86 is: 31,885.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,990.26 : 35,802.16 = 21,365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,990.26/35,802.16 = 21,365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,990.26x = 35,802.16 × 21,365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,990.26x = 764,943,938.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,943,938.26/23,990.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,885.60

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