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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,708.12, 34,070.94 and 19,662.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,708.12, 34,070.94 and 19,662.36 is: 27,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,708.12 : 34,070.94 = 19,662.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,708.12/34,070.94 = 19,662.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,708.12x = 34,070.94 × 19,662.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,708.12x = 669,915,087.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,915,087.82/24,708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,113.16

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