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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.94, 33,527.58 and 18,572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.94, 33,527.58 and 18,572.94 is: 25,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.94 : 33,527.58 = 18,572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.94/33,527.58 = 18,572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.94x = 33,527.58 × 18,572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.94x = 622,705,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,705,731.69/24,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,654.32

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