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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.08, 33,461.28 and 18,186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.08, 33,461.28 and 18,186.64 is: 25,097.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.08 : 33,461.28 = 18,186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.08/33,461.28 = 18,186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.08x = 33,461.28 × 18,186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.08x = 608,548,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,548,253.30/24,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.80

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