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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.83, 34,355.97 and 21,686.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.83, 34,355.97 and 21,686.37 is: 29,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.83 : 34,355.97 = 21,686.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.83/34,355.97 = 21,686.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.83x = 34,355.97 × 21,686.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.83x = 745,056,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,056,405.96/24,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,892.14

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