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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,298.84, 33,512.58 and 20,403.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,298.84, 33,512.58 and 20,403.21 is: 28,139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,298.84 : 33,512.58 = 20,403.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,298.84/33,512.58 = 20,403.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,298.84x = 33,512.58 × 20,403.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,298.84x = 683,764,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,764,207.38/24,298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,139.79

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