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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.43, 33,537.65 and 19,825.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.43, 33,537.65 and 19,825.83 is: 27,372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.43 : 33,537.65 = 19,825.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.43/33,537.65 = 19,825.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.43x = 33,537.65 × 19,825.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.43x = 664,911,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,911,747.50/24,291.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,372.28

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