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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,493.43, 33,817.13 and 21,836.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,493.43, 33,817.13 and 21,836.23 is: 30,148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,493.43 : 33,817.13 = 21,836.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,493.43/33,817.13 = 21,836.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,493.43x = 33,817.13 × 21,836.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,493.43x = 738,438,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,438,516.78/24,493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,148.43

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