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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.54, 33,267.78 and 18,132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.54, 33,267.78 and 18,132.68 is: 25,030.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.54 : 33,267.78 = 18,132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.54/33,267.78 = 18,132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.54x = 33,267.78 × 18,132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.54x = 603,234,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,234,009.05/24,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,030.93

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