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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,294.16, 33,502.44 and 21,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,294.16, 33,502.44 and 21,667.60 is: 29,880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,294.16 : 33,502.44 = 21,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,294.16/33,502.44 = 21,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,294.16x = 33,502.44 × 21,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,294.16x = 725,917,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,917,468.94/24,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,880.33

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