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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.60, 24,891.30 and 18,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.60, 24,891.30 and 18,423.60 is: 24,891.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.60 : 24,891.30 = 18,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.60/24,891.30 = 18,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.60x = 24,891.30 × 18,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.60x = 458,587,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,587,354.68/18,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,891.30

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