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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.65, 33,343.29 and 19,685.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.65, 33,343.29 and 19,685.04 is: 27,177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.65 : 33,343.29 = 19,685.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.65/33,343.29 = 19,685.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.65x = 33,343.29 × 19,685.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.65x = 656,363,997.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,363,997.38/24,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,177.91

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