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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,223.96, 33,438.36 and 21,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,223.96, 33,438.36 and 21,701.80 is: 29,956.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,223.96 : 33,438.36 = 21,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,223.96/33,438.36 = 21,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,223.96x = 33,438.36 × 21,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,223.96x = 725,672,601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,672,601.05/24,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,956.81

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