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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,321.44, 33,546.48 and 20,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,321.44, 33,546.48 and 20,569.52 is: 28,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,321.44 : 33,546.48 = 20,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,321.44/33,546.48 = 20,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,321.44x = 33,546.48 × 20,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,321.44x = 690,034,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,034,991.29/24,321.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,371.47

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