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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.23, 34,269.51 and 19,544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.23, 34,269.51 and 19,544.82 is: 26,943.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.23 : 34,269.51 = 19,544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.23/34,269.51 = 19,544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.23x = 34,269.51 × 19,544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.23x = 669,791,404.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,791,404.44/24,859.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.37

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