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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.23, 33,862.92 and 20,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.23, 33,862.92 and 20,771.19 is: 28,635.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.23 : 33,862.92 = 20,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.23/33,862.92 = 20,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.23x = 33,862.92 × 20,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.23x = 703,373,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,373,145.27/24,563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,635.21

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