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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.08, 33,332.40 and 19,689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.08, 33,332.40 and 19,689.84 is: 27,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.08 : 33,332.40 = 19,689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.08/33,332.40 = 19,689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.08x = 33,332.40 × 19,689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.08x = 656,309,622.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,309,622.82/24,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,158.30

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