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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,043.54, 33,158.51 and 20,023.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,043.54, 33,158.51 and 20,023.64 is: 27,614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,043.54 : 33,158.51 = 20,023.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,043.54/33,158.51 = 20,023.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,043.54x = 33,158.51 × 20,023.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,043.54x = 663,954,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,954,125.04/24,043.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,614.66

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