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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,243.40, 33,472.46 and 18,568.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,243.40, 33,472.46 and 18,568.12 is: 25,636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,243.40 : 33,472.46 = 18,568.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,243.40/33,472.46 = 18,568.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,243.40x = 33,472.46 × 18,568.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,243.40x = 621,520,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,520,653.98/24,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,636.70

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