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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.30, 33,101.47 and 21,316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.30, 33,101.47 and 21,316.35 is: 29,429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.30 : 33,101.47 = 21,316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.30/33,101.47 = 21,316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.30x = 33,101.47 × 21,316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.30x = 705,602,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,602,520.03/23,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,429.17

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