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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,691.68, 34,006.11 and 21,333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,691.68, 34,006.11 and 21,333.42 is: 29,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,691.68 : 34,006.11 = 21,333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,691.68/34,006.11 = 21,333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,691.68x = 34,006.11 × 21,333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,691.68x = 725,466,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,466,627.20/24,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,381.02

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