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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,817.59, 34,211.97 and 20,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,817.59, 34,211.97 and 20,334.24 is: 28,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,817.59 : 34,211.97 = 20,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,817.59/34,211.97 = 20,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,817.59x = 34,211.97 × 20,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,817.59x = 695,674,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,674,408.85/24,817.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,031.51

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