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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,193.96, 33,399.48 and 18,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,193.96, 33,399.48 and 18,803.68 is: 25,958.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,193.96 : 33,399.48 = 18,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,193.96/33,399.48 = 18,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,193.96x = 33,399.48 × 18,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,193.96x = 628,033,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,033,134.09/24,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,958.26

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