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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,231.15, 33,448.34 and 21,708.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,231.15, 33,448.34 and 21,708.81 is: 29,966.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,231.15 : 33,448.34 = 21,708.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,231.15/33,448.34 = 21,708.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,231.15x = 33,448.34 × 21,708.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,231.15x = 726,123,712.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,123,712.15/24,231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,966.54

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