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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,199.76, 33,417.66 and 18,221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,199.76, 33,417.66 and 18,221.05 is: 25,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,199.76 : 33,417.66 = 18,221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,199.76/33,417.66 = 18,221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,199.76x = 33,417.66 × 18,221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,199.76x = 608,904,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,904,963.84/24,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,161.61

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