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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.52, 33,246.62 and 18,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.52, 33,246.62 and 18,117.46 is: 25,010.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.52 : 33,246.62 = 18,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.52/33,246.62 = 18,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.52x = 33,246.62 × 18,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.52x = 602,344,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,344,307.99/24,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.64

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