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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.12, 33,637.40 and 19,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.12, 33,637.40 and 19,916.32 is: 27,459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.12 : 33,637.40 = 19,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.12/33,637.40 = 19,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.12x = 33,637.40 × 19,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.12x = 669,933,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,933,222.37/24,397.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,459.52

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