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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,228.27, 33,453.68 and 19,533.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,228.27, 33,453.68 and 19,533.51 is: 26,971.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,228.27 : 33,453.68 = 19,533.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,228.27/33,453.68 = 19,533.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,228.27x = 33,453.68 × 19,533.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,228.27x = 653,467,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,467,695.15/24,228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,971.29

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