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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.86, 33,473.44 and 21,853.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.86, 33,473.44 and 21,853.74 is: 30,172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.86 : 33,473.44 = 21,853.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.86/33,473.44 = 21,853.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.86x = 33,473.44 × 21,853.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.86x = 731,519,854.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,519,854.67/24,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,172.16

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