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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.52, 33,437.46 and 19,521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.52, 33,437.46 and 19,521.76 is: 26,955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.52 : 33,437.46 = 19,521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.52/33,437.46 = 19,521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.52x = 33,437.46 × 19,521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.52x = 652,758,069.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,758,069.13/24,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,955.07

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