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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,727.67, 34,105.36 and 21,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,727.67, 34,105.36 and 21,284.12 is: 29,355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,727.67 : 34,105.36 = 21,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,727.67/34,105.36 = 21,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,727.67x = 34,105.36 × 21,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,727.67x = 725,902,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,902,401.68/24,727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,355.87

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