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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,096.23, 33,284.57 and 18,500.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,096.23, 33,284.57 and 18,500.12 is: 25,554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,096.23 : 33,284.57 = 18,500.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,096.23/33,284.57 = 18,500.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,096.23x = 33,284.57 × 18,500.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,096.23x = 615,768,446.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,768,446.65/24,096.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,554.56

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