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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.21, 33,480.71 and 19,783.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.21, 33,480.71 and 19,783.23 is: 27,294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.21 : 33,480.71 = 19,783.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.21/33,480.71 = 19,783.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.21x = 33,480.71 × 19,783.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.21x = 662,356,586.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,356,586.49/24,267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,294.30

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