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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.23, 33,273.60 and 21,951.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.23, 33,273.60 and 21,951.89 is: 30,224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.23 : 33,273.60 = 21,951.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.23/33,273.60 = 21,951.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.23x = 33,273.60 × 21,951.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.23x = 730,418,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,418,240.74/24,166.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,224.75

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