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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,357.66, 32,022.69 and 8,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,357.66, 32,022.69 and 8,886.28 is: 13,323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,357.66 : 32,022.69 = 8,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,357.66/32,022.69 = 8,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,357.66x = 32,022.69 × 8,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,357.66x = 284,562,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,562,589.69/21,357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.68

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