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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,546.98, 33,887.67 and 19,157.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,546.98, 33,887.67 and 19,157.85 is: 26,447.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,546.98 : 33,887.67 = 19,157.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,546.98/33,887.67 = 19,157.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,546.98x = 33,887.67 × 19,157.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,546.98x = 649,214,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,214,826.87/24,546.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,447.85

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