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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.18, 33,343.88 and 19,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.18, 33,343.88 and 19,977.14 is: 27,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.18 : 33,343.88 = 19,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.18/33,343.88 = 19,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.18x = 33,343.88 × 19,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.18x = 666,115,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,115,358.90/24,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,552.55

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