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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,827.20, 34,250.12 and 21,997.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,827.20, 34,250.12 and 21,997.46 is: 30,346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,827.20 : 34,250.12 = 21,997.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,827.20/34,250.12 = 21,997.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,827.20x = 34,250.12 × 21,997.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,827.20x = 753,415,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,415,644.70/24,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,346.38

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