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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.65, 33,414.81 and 20,928.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.65, 33,414.81 and 20,928.54 is: 28,808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.65 : 33,414.81 = 20,928.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.65/33,414.81 = 20,928.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.65x = 33,414.81 × 20,928.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.65x = 699,323,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,323,187.68/24,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,808.79

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