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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151, 33,341.36 and 18,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151, 33,341.36 and 18,833.08 is: 25,999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151 : 33,341.36 = 18,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151/33,341.36 = 18,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151x = 33,341.36 × 18,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151x = 627,920,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,920,500.19/24,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.77

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