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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,084.21, 33,267.98 and 18,488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,084.21, 33,267.98 and 18,488.11 is: 25,537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,084.21 : 33,267.98 = 18,488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,084.21/33,267.98 = 18,488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,084.21x = 33,267.98 × 18,488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,084.21x = 615,062,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,062,073.72/24,084.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,537.98

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