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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.89, 33,267.53 and 18,487.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.89, 33,267.53 and 18,487.79 is: 25,537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.89 : 33,267.53 = 18,487.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.89/33,267.53 = 18,487.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.89x = 33,267.53 × 18,487.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.89x = 615,042,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,042,849.68/24,083.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,537.53

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