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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.84, 33,088.96 and 19,735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.84, 33,088.96 and 19,735 is: 27,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.84 : 33,088.96 = 19,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.84/33,088.96 = 19,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.84x = 33,088.96 × 19,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.84x = 653,010,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,010,625.60/23,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,210.09

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