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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.70, 34,521.28 and 21,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.70, 34,521.28 and 21,623.32 is: 29,862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.70 : 34,521.28 = 21,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.70/34,521.28 = 21,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.70x = 34,521.28 × 21,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.70x = 746,464,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,464,684.25/24,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,862.53

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