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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.64, 33,073.74 and 21,932.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.64, 33,073.74 and 21,932.04 is: 30,319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.64 : 33,073.74 = 21,932.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.64/33,073.74 = 21,932.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.64x = 33,073.74 × 21,932.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.64x = 725,374,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,374,588.63/23,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,319.14

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