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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.70, 36,716.55 and 21,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.70, 36,716.55 and 21,216.10 is: 31,894.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.70 : 36,716.55 = 21,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.70/36,716.55 = 21,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.70x = 36,716.55 × 21,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.70x = 778,981,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,981,996.46/24,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,894.51

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