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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.69, 36,284.03 and 19,205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.69, 36,284.03 and 19,205.99 is: 28,830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.69 : 36,284.03 = 19,205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.69/36,284.03 = 19,205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.69x = 36,284.03 × 19,205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.69x = 696,870,439.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,870,439.89/24,171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,830.03

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