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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.60, 35,951.07 and 20,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.60, 35,951.07 and 20,473.66 is: 30,647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.60 : 35,951.07 = 20,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.60/35,951.07 = 20,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.60x = 35,951.07 × 20,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.60x = 736,049,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,049,983.82/24,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,647.55

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