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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.23, 34,268.13 and 19,543.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.23, 34,268.13 and 19,543.82 is: 26,941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.23 : 34,268.13 = 19,543.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.23/34,268.13 = 19,543.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.23x = 34,268.13 × 19,543.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.23x = 669,729,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,729,993.12/24,858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,941.99

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