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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,084.02, 33,247.31 and 18,117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,084.02, 33,247.31 and 18,117.96 is: 25,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,084.02 : 33,247.31 = 18,117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,084.02/33,247.31 = 18,117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,084.02x = 33,247.31 × 18,117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,084.02x = 602,373,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,373,342.10/24,084.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.33

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