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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,858.47, 34,311.93 and 19,857.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,858.47, 34,311.93 and 19,857.53 is: 27,409.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,858.47 : 34,311.93 = 19,857.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,858.47/34,311.93 = 19,857.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,858.47x = 34,311.93 × 19,857.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,858.47x = 681,350,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,350,179.33/24,858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,409.18

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