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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.16, 32,976.72 and 21,108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.16, 32,976.72 and 21,108.06 is: 29,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.16 : 32,976.72 = 21,108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.16/32,976.72 = 21,108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.16x = 32,976.72 × 21,108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.16x = 696,074,584.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,074,584.36/23,951.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,062.25

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