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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.68, 33,332.16 and 19,968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.68, 33,332.16 and 19,968.64 is: 27,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.68 : 33,332.16 = 19,968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.68/33,332.16 = 19,968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.68x = 33,332.16 × 19,968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.68x = 665,597,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,597,903.46/24,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,540.83

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