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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.71, 33,267.29 and 18,487.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.71, 33,267.29 and 18,487.61 is: 25,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.71 : 33,267.29 = 18,487.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.71/33,267.29 = 18,487.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.71x = 33,267.29 × 18,487.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.71x = 615,032,684.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,032,684.42/24,083.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,537.29

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