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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,283.90, 33,406.43 and 19,797.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,283.90, 33,406.43 and 19,797.82 is: 27,235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,283.90 : 33,406.43 = 19,797.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,283.90/33,406.43 = 19,797.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,283.90x = 33,406.43 × 19,797.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,283.90x = 661,374,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,374,305.48/24,283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,235.09

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