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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,238.40, 33,465.56 and 18,563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,238.40, 33,465.56 and 18,563.12 is: 25,629.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,238.40 : 33,465.56 = 18,563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,238.40/33,465.56 = 18,563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,238.40x = 33,465.56 × 18,563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,238.40x = 621,225,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,225,206.15/24,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.79

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