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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.73, 33,275.67 and 21,953.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.73, 33,275.67 and 21,953.39 is: 30,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.73 : 33,275.67 = 21,953.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.73/33,275.67 = 21,953.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.73x = 33,275.67 × 21,953.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.73x = 730,513,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,513,594.64/24,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,226.82

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