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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,494.43, 33,818.51 and 21,837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,494.43, 33,818.51 and 21,837.23 is: 30,149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,494.43 : 33,818.51 = 21,837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,494.43/33,818.51 = 21,837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,494.43x = 33,818.51 × 21,837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,494.43x = 738,502,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,502,581.13/24,494.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,149.82

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