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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.32, 34,473.93 and 20,741.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.32, 34,473.93 and 20,741.61 is: 28,604.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.32 : 34,473.93 = 20,741.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.32/34,473.93 = 20,741.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.32x = 34,473.93 × 20,741.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.32x = 715,044,811.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,044,811.23/24,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,604.86

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