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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,293.43, 33,540.41 and 19,827.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,293.43, 33,540.41 and 19,827.83 is: 27,375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,293.43 : 33,540.41 = 19,827.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,293.43/33,540.41 = 19,827.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,293.43x = 33,540.41 × 19,827.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,293.43x = 665,033,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,033,547.61/24,293.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,375.04

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