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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,753.23, 34,101.71 and 20,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,753.23, 34,101.71 and 20,250.74 is: 27,898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,753.23 : 34,101.71 = 20,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,753.23/34,101.71 = 20,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,753.23x = 34,101.71 × 20,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,753.23x = 690,584,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,584,922.71/24,753.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,898.78

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