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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095.73, 33,283.88 and 18,499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095.73, 33,283.88 and 18,499.62 is: 25,553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095.73 : 33,283.88 = 18,499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095.73/33,283.88 = 18,499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095.73x = 33,283.88 × 18,499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095.73x = 615,739,039.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,739,039.63/24,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,553.87

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