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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.24, 33,480.02 and 18,932.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.24, 33,480.02 and 18,932.84 is: 26,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.24 : 33,480.02 = 18,932.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.24/33,480.02 = 18,932.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.24x = 33,480.02 × 18,932.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.24x = 633,871,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,871,861.86/24,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,142.02

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