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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,175.53, 33,377.72 and 19,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,175.53, 33,377.72 and 19,710 is: 27,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,175.53 : 33,377.72 = 19,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,175.53/33,377.72 = 19,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,175.53x = 33,377.72 × 19,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,175.53x = 657,874,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,874,762.65/24,175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,212.42

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