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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,143.64, 36,161.94 and 18,555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,143.64, 36,161.94 and 18,555.84 is: 27,792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,143.64 : 36,161.94 = 18,555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,143.64/36,161.94 = 18,555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,143.64x = 36,161.94 × 18,555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,143.64x = 671,015,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,015,172.73/24,143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,792.63

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