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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.87, 34,313.79 and 19,177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.87, 34,313.79 and 19,177.86 is: 26,475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.87 : 34,313.79 = 19,177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.87/34,313.79 = 19,177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.87x = 34,313.79 × 19,177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.87x = 658,065,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,065,060.69/24,855.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,475.24

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