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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.73, 33,145.25 and 18,893.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.73, 33,145.25 and 18,893.97 is: 26,080.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.73 : 33,145.25 = 18,893.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.73/33,145.25 = 18,893.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.73x = 33,145.25 × 18,893.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.73x = 626,245,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,245,264.67/24,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,080.81

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