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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.30, 33,414.86 and 18,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.30, 33,414.86 and 18,886.20 is: 26,002.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.30 : 33,414.86 = 18,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.30/33,414.86 = 18,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.30x = 33,414.86 × 18,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.30x = 631,079,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,079,650.84/24,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,002.14

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