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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.76, 33,299.61 and 21,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.76, 33,299.61 and 21,547.88 is: 29,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.76 : 33,299.61 = 21,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.76/33,299.61 = 21,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.76x = 33,299.61 × 21,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.76x = 717,535,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,535,971.55/24,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,577.21

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