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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.60, 34,493.44 and 19,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.60, 34,493.44 and 19,967.04 is: 27,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.60 : 34,493.44 = 19,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.60/34,493.44 = 19,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.60x = 34,493.44 × 19,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.60x = 688,731,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,731,896.22/24,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,582.82

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