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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.68, 36,233.64 and 20,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.68, 36,233.64 and 20,663.28 is: 30,931.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.68 : 36,233.64 = 20,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.68/36,233.64 = 20,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.68x = 36,233.64 × 20,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.68x = 748,705,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,705,848.74/24,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,931.00

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