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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.24, 34,308.80 and 19,174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.24, 34,308.80 and 19,174.23 is: 26,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.24 : 34,308.80 = 19,174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.24/34,308.80 = 19,174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.24x = 34,308.80 × 19,174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.24x = 657,844,726.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,844,726.35/24,852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,470.24

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