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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,130.16, 33,254.52 and 18,816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,130.16, 33,254.52 and 18,816.56 is: 25,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,130.16 : 33,254.52 = 18,816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,130.16/33,254.52 = 18,816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,130.16x = 33,254.52 × 18,816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,130.16x = 625,735,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,735,670.85/24,130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,931.68

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