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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.65, 34,284.67 and 19,198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.65, 34,284.67 and 19,198.32 is: 26,473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.65 : 34,284.67 = 19,198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.65/34,284.67 = 19,198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.65x = 34,284.67 × 19,198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.65x = 658,207,889.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,207,889.19/24,862.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,473.77

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