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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,716.32, 33,997.92 and 21,676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,716.32, 33,997.92 and 21,676.48 is: 29,816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,716.32 : 33,997.92 = 21,676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,716.32/33,997.92 = 21,676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,716.32x = 33,997.92 × 21,676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,716.32x = 736,955,232.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,955,232.92/24,716.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,816.54

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