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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,714.32, 33,995.16 and 21,674.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,714.32, 33,995.16 and 21,674.48 is: 29,813.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,714.32 : 33,995.16 = 21,674.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,714.32/33,995.16 = 21,674.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,714.32x = 33,995.16 × 21,674.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,714.32x = 736,827,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,827,415.52/24,714.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,813.78

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