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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,518.89, 33,853.43 and 19,147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,518.89, 33,853.43 and 19,147.38 is: 26,436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,518.89 : 33,853.43 = 19,147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,518.89/33,853.43 = 19,147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,518.89x = 33,853.43 × 19,147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,518.89x = 648,204,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,204,488.51/24,518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,436.94

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