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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,182.82, 33,387.84 and 19,717.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,182.82, 33,387.84 and 19,717.29 is: 27,222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,182.82 : 33,387.84 = 19,717.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,182.82/33,387.84 = 19,717.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,182.82x = 33,387.84 × 19,717.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,182.82x = 658,317,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,317,723.75/24,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,222.54

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