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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,987.94, 33,155.91 and 21,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,987.94, 33,155.91 and 21,133.50 is: 29,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,987.94 : 33,155.91 = 21,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,987.94/33,155.91 = 21,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,987.94x = 33,155.91 × 21,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,987.94x = 700,700,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,700,423.99/23,987.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,210.53

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