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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.76, 32,113.28 and 21,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.76, 32,113.28 and 21,445.44 is: 29,514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.76 : 32,113.28 = 21,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.76/32,113.28 = 21,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.76x = 32,113.28 × 21,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.76x = 688,683,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,683,419.44/23,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,514.46

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