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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,883.97, 34,373.46 and 19,883.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,883.97, 34,373.46 and 19,883.25 is: 27,465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,883.97 : 34,373.46 = 19,883.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,883.97/34,373.46 = 19,883.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,883.97x = 34,373.46 × 19,883.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,883.97x = 683,456,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,456,098.55/24,883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,465.72

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