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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.08, 32,245.39 and 21,488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.08, 32,245.39 and 21,488.07 is: 29,630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.08 : 32,245.39 = 21,488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.08/32,245.39 = 21,488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.08x = 32,245.39 × 21,488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.08x = 692,891,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,891,197.50/23,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,630.89

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