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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,920.38, 33,011.19 and 19,934.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,920.38, 33,011.19 and 19,934.82 is: 27,510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,920.38 : 33,011.19 = 19,934.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,920.38/33,011.19 = 19,934.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,920.38x = 33,011.19 × 19,934.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,920.38x = 658,072,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,072,130.64/23,920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,510.94

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