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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.72, 33,134.49 and 20,672.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.72, 33,134.49 and 20,672.15 is: 28,511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.72 : 33,134.49 = 20,672.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.72/33,134.49 = 20,672.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.72x = 33,134.49 × 20,672.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.72x = 684,961,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,961,147.45/24,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,511.87

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