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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,856.47, 34,309.17 and 19,855.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,856.47, 34,309.17 and 19,855.53 is: 27,406.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,856.47 : 34,309.17 = 19,855.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,856.47/34,309.17 = 19,855.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,856.47x = 34,309.17 × 19,855.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,856.47x = 681,226,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,226,754.21/24,856.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,406.42

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