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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.92, 33,342.93 and 21,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.92, 33,342.93 and 21,801.36 is: 30,023.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.92 : 33,342.93 = 21,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.92/33,342.93 = 21,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.92x = 33,342.93 × 21,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.92x = 726,921,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,921,220.38/24,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,023.28

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