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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,710.12, 34,073.70 and 19,664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,710.12, 34,073.70 and 19,664.36 is: 27,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,710.12 : 34,073.70 = 19,664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,710.12/34,073.70 = 19,664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,710.12x = 34,073.70 × 19,664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,710.12x = 670,037,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,037,503.33/24,710.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,115.91

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