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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.95, 32,982.97 and 21,228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.95, 32,982.97 and 21,228.13 is: 29,277.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.95 : 32,982.97 = 21,228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.95/32,982.97 = 21,228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.95x = 32,982.97 × 21,228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.95x = 700,166,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,166,774.95/23,914.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,277.37

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