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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,093.98, 33,281.46 and 18,497.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,093.98, 33,281.46 and 18,497.87 is: 25,551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,093.98 : 33,281.46 = 18,497.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,093.98/33,281.46 = 18,497.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,093.98x = 33,281.46 × 18,497.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,093.98x = 615,636,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,636,120.49/24,093.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,551.45

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