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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.84, 33,057.24 and 19,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.84, 33,057.24 and 19,712 is: 27,178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.84 : 33,057.24 = 19,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.84/33,057.24 = 19,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.84x = 33,057.24 × 19,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.84x = 651,624,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,624,314.88/23,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,178.37

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