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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.26, 33,686.62 and 20,835.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.26, 33,686.62 and 20,835.74 is: 28,773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.26 : 33,686.62 = 20,835.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.26/33,686.62 = 20,835.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.26x = 33,686.62 × 20,835.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.26x = 701,885,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,885,655.80/24,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,773.75

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