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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.74, 34,310.87 and 19,175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.74, 34,310.87 and 19,175.73 is: 26,472.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.74 : 34,310.87 = 19,175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.74/34,310.87 = 19,175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.74x = 34,310.87 × 19,175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.74x = 657,935,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,935,883.31/24,853.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,472.31

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