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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,571.57, 33,872.02 and 19,257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,571.57, 33,872.02 and 19,257.16 is: 26,546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571.57 : 33,872.02 = 19,257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571.57/33,872.02 = 19,257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571.57x = 33,872.02 × 19,257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571.57x = 652,278,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,278,908.66/24,571.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,546.08

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