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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.56, 35,974.38 and 19,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.56, 35,974.38 and 19,589 is: 29,343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.56 : 35,974.38 = 19,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.56/35,974.38 = 19,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.56x = 35,974.38 × 19,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.56x = 704,702,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,702,129.82/24,015.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,343.56

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