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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.96, 33,480.18 and 18,305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.96, 33,480.18 and 18,305.88 is: 25,248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.96 : 33,480.18 = 18,305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.96/33,480.18 = 18,305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.96x = 33,480.18 × 18,305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.96x = 612,884,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,884,157.46/24,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,248.63

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