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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.12, 33,569.82 and 19,867.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.12, 33,569.82 and 19,867.32 is: 27,391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.12 : 33,569.82 = 19,867.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.12/33,569.82 = 19,867.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.12x = 33,569.82 × 19,867.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.12x = 666,942,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,942,356.28/24,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.94

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