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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.78, 33,466.95 and 18,923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.78, 33,466.95 and 18,923.28 is: 26,128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.78 : 33,466.95 = 18,923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.78/33,466.95 = 18,923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.78x = 33,466.95 × 18,923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.78x = 633,304,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,304,465.60/24,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,128.81

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