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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,835.93, 34,286.27 and 19,157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,835.93, 34,286.27 and 19,157.93 is: 26,447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,835.93 : 34,286.27 = 19,157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,835.93/34,286.27 = 19,157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,835.93x = 34,286.27 × 19,157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,835.93x = 656,853,960.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,853,960.62/24,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,447.73

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