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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,864.53, 34,325.73 and 19,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,864.53, 34,325.73 and 19,186.52 is: 26,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,864.53 : 34,325.73 = 19,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,864.53/34,325.73 = 19,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,864.53x = 34,325.73 × 19,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,864.53x = 658,591,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,591,133.53/24,864.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,487.18

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