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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.28, 33,984.30 and 19,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.28, 33,984.30 and 19,817 is: 27,363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.28 : 33,984.30 = 19,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.28/33,984.30 = 19,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.28x = 33,984.30 × 19,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.28x = 673,466,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,466,873.10/24,612.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,363.04

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