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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,803.90, 32,865.42 and 21,277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,803.90, 32,865.42 and 21,277.93 is: 29,377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,803.90 : 32,865.42 = 21,277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,803.90/32,865.42 = 21,277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,803.90x = 32,865.42 × 21,277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,803.90x = 699,308,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,308,106.18/23,803.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,377.88

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