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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,153.18, 33,312.15 and 19,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,153.18, 33,312.15 and 19,954.14 is: 27,520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,153.18 : 33,312.15 = 19,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,153.18/33,312.15 = 19,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,153.18x = 33,312.15 × 19,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,153.18x = 664,715,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,715,304.80/24,153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,520.82

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