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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.33, 33,344.28 and 18,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.33, 33,344.28 and 18,145.80 is: 25,016.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.33 : 33,344.28 = 18,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.33/33,344.28 = 18,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.33x = 33,344.28 × 18,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.33x = 605,058,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,058,636.02/24,186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,016.55

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