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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,848.16, 34,266.90 and 19,173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,848.16, 34,266.90 and 19,173.90 is: 26,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,848.16 : 34,266.90 = 19,173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,848.16/34,266.90 = 19,173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,848.16x = 34,266.90 × 19,173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,848.16x = 657,030,113.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,030,113.91/24,848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,441.80

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