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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,432.69, 33,694.86 and 20,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,432.69, 33,694.86 and 20,663.76 is: 28,497.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,432.69 : 33,694.86 = 20,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,432.69/33,694.86 = 20,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,432.69x = 33,694.86 × 20,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,432.69x = 696,262,500.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,262,500.27/24,432.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,497.17

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