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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.22, 33,137.94 and 20,674.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.22, 33,137.94 and 20,674.65 is: 28,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.22 : 33,137.94 = 20,674.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.22/33,137.94 = 20,674.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.22x = 33,137.94 × 20,674.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.22x = 685,115,311.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,115,311.22/24,026.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,515.32

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