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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.51, 33,301.65 and 20,469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.51, 33,301.65 and 20,469.59 is: 28,171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.51 : 33,301.65 = 20,469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.51/33,301.65 = 20,469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.51x = 33,301.65 × 20,469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.51x = 681,671,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,671,121.82/24,197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,171.13

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