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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.38, 33,005.68 and 19,930.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.38, 33,005.68 and 19,930.82 is: 27,505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.38 : 33,005.68 = 19,930.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.38/33,005.68 = 19,930.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.38x = 33,005.68 × 19,930.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.38x = 657,830,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,830,267.06/23,916.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,505.43

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