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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.68, 33,334.92 and 19,970.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.68, 33,334.92 and 19,970.64 is: 27,543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.68 : 33,334.92 = 19,970.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.68/33,334.92 = 19,970.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.68x = 33,334.92 × 19,970.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.68x = 665,719,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,719,686.75/24,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,543.59

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