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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.70, 35,999.55 and 21,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.70, 35,999.55 and 21,083.70 is: 31,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.70 : 35,999.55 = 21,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.70/35,999.55 = 21,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.70x = 35,999.55 × 21,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.70x = 759,003,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,003,712.34/23,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,625.55

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