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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,233.24, 29,287.04 and 18,024.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,233.24, 29,287.04 and 18,024.44 is: 24,861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,233.24 : 29,287.04 = 18,024.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,233.24/29,287.04 = 18,024.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,233.24x = 29,287.04 × 18,024.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,233.24x = 527,882,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,882,495.26/21,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.14

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