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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,586.72, 33,893.88 and 19,552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,586.72, 33,893.88 and 19,552.96 is: 26,954.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,586.72 : 33,893.88 = 19,552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,586.72/33,893.88 = 19,552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,586.72x = 33,893.88 × 19,552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,586.72x = 662,725,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,725,679.88/24,586.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,954.62

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