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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,157.20, 33,327.54 and 18,485.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,157.20, 33,327.54 and 18,485.99 is: 25,503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,157.20 : 33,327.54 = 18,485.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,157.20/33,327.54 = 18,485.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,157.20x = 33,327.54 × 18,485.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,157.20x = 616,092,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,092,571.16/24,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,503.48

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