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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,712.20, 34,063.20 and 19,398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,712.20, 34,063.20 and 19,398.06 is: 26,738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,712.20 : 34,063.20 = 19,398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,712.20/34,063.20 = 19,398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,712.20x = 34,063.20 × 19,398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,712.20x = 660,759,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,759,997.39/24,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,738.21

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