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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.95, 34,288.68 and 19,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.95, 34,288.68 and 19,189.60 is: 26,463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.95 : 34,288.68 = 19,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.95/34,288.68 = 19,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.95x = 34,288.68 × 19,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.95x = 657,986,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,986,053.73/24,863.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,463.46

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