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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.84, 33,060 and 19,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.84, 33,060 and 19,714 is: 27,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.84 : 33,060 = 19,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.84/33,060 = 19,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.84x = 33,060 × 19,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.84x = 651,744,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,744,840/23,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,181.13

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