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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,258.87, 33,469.20 and 19,774.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,258.87, 33,469.20 and 19,774.89 is: 27,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,258.87 : 33,469.20 = 19,774.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,258.87/33,469.20 = 19,774.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,258.87x = 33,469.20 × 19,774.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,258.87x = 661,849,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,849,748.39/24,258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,282.79

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