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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,856.67, 34,314.91 and 19,178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,856.67, 34,314.91 and 19,178.66 is: 26,476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,856.67 : 34,314.91 = 19,178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,856.67/34,314.91 = 19,178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,856.67x = 34,314.91 × 19,178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,856.67x = 658,113,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,113,991.82/24,856.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,476.35

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