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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,210.57, 33,333.35 and 20,659.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,210.57, 33,333.35 and 20,659.53 is: 28,444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,210.57 : 33,333.35 = 20,659.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,210.57/33,333.35 = 20,659.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,210.57x = 33,333.35 × 20,659.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,210.57x = 688,651,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,651,241.03/24,210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,444.24

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