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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.32, 33,385.56 and 21,695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.32, 33,385.56 and 21,695.68 is: 29,863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.32 : 33,385.56 = 21,695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.32/33,385.56 = 21,695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.32x = 33,385.56 × 21,695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.32x = 724,322,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,322,426.38/24,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,863.65

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