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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.69, 34,521.26 and 21,623.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.69, 34,521.26 and 21,623.31 is: 29,862.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.69 : 34,521.26 = 21,623.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.69/34,521.26 = 21,623.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.69x = 34,521.26 × 21,623.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.69x = 746,463,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,463,798.45/24,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,862.51

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