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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.16, 33,251.76 and 18,814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.16, 33,251.76 and 18,814.56 is: 25,928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.16 : 33,251.76 = 18,814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.16/33,251.76 = 18,814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.16x = 33,251.76 × 18,814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.16x = 625,617,233.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,617,233.63/24,128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,928.92

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