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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.23, 33,861.54 and 20,770.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,562.23, 33,861.54 and 20,770.19 is: 28,633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,562.23 : 33,861.54 = 20,770.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,562.23/33,861.54 = 20,770.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,562.23x = 33,861.54 × 20,770.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,562.23x = 703,310,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,310,450.18/24,562.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,633.82

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