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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423, 33,671.16 and 19,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423, 33,671.16 and 19,403.88 is: 26,751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423 : 33,671.16 = 19,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423/33,671.16 = 19,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423x = 33,671.16 × 19,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423x = 653,351,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,351,148.10/24,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,751.47

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