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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.67, 33,866.29 and 20,773.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.67, 33,866.29 and 20,773.62 is: 28,638.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.67 : 33,866.29 = 20,773.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.67/33,866.29 = 20,773.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.67x = 33,866.29 × 20,773.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.67x = 703,525,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,525,335.40/24,565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,638.56

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