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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.96, 36,219.20 and 21,567.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.96, 36,219.20 and 21,567.24 is: 32,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.96 : 36,219.20 = 21,567.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.96/36,219.20 = 21,567.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.96x = 36,219.20 × 21,567.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.96x = 781,147,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,147,997.91/24,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,256.24

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