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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.73, 33,863.61 and 20,771.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.73, 33,863.61 and 20,771.67 is: 28,635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.73 : 33,863.61 = 20,771.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.73/33,863.61 = 20,771.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.73x = 33,863.61 × 20,771.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.73x = 703,403,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,403,731.93/24,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,635.87

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