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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.65, 34,286.05 and 19,199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.65, 34,286.05 and 19,199.32 is: 26,475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.65 : 34,286.05 = 19,199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.65/34,286.05 = 19,199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.65x = 34,286.05 × 19,199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.65x = 658,268,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,268,845.49/24,863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,475.15

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