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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,043.16, 33,157.99 and 20,023.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,043.16, 33,157.99 and 20,023.27 is: 27,614.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,043.16 : 33,157.99 = 20,023.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,043.16/33,157.99 = 20,023.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,043.16x = 33,157.99 × 20,023.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,043.16x = 663,931,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,931,328.56/24,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,614.14

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