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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.69, 33,316.50 and 18,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.69, 33,316.50 and 18,148.96 is: 25,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.69 : 33,316.50 = 18,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.69/33,316.50 = 18,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.69x = 33,316.50 × 18,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.69x = 604,659,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,659,825.84/24,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,060.83

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