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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.32, 33,362.12 and 19,698.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.32, 33,362.12 and 19,698.60 is: 27,196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.32 : 33,362.12 = 19,698.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.32/33,362.12 = 19,698.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.32x = 33,362.12 × 19,698.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.32x = 657,187,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,187,057.03/24,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,196.59

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