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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.72, 36,509.10 and 21,122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.72, 36,509.10 and 21,122.08 is: 31,607.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.72 : 36,509.10 = 21,122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.72/36,509.10 = 21,122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.72x = 36,509.10 × 21,122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.72x = 771,148,130.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,148,130.93/24,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,607.39

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