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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.65, 33,055.50 and 20,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.65, 33,055.50 and 20,773.24 is: 28,652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.65 : 33,055.50 = 20,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.65/33,055.50 = 20,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.65x = 33,055.50 × 20,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.65x = 686,669,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,669,834.82/23,965.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,652.26

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