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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.68, 33,336.30 and 19,971.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.68, 33,336.30 and 19,971.64 is: 27,544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.68 : 33,336.30 = 19,971.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.68/33,336.30 = 19,971.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.68x = 33,336.30 × 19,971.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.68x = 665,780,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,780,582.53/24,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,544.97

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