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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.56, 33,413.38 and 18,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.56, 33,413.38 and 18,232.68 is: 25,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.56 : 33,413.38 = 18,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.56/33,413.38 = 18,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.56x = 33,413.38 × 18,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.56x = 609,215,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,215,465.26/24,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.17

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