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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,103.53, 33,266.73 and 18,427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,103.53, 33,266.73 and 18,427.35 is: 25,432.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,103.53 : 33,266.73 = 18,427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,103.53/33,266.73 = 18,427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,103.53x = 33,266.73 × 18,427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,103.53x = 613,017,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,017,677.07/24,103.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,432.69

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