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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.08, 33,457.23 and 18,614.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.08, 33,457.23 and 18,614.94 is: 25,650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.08 : 33,457.23 = 18,614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.08/33,457.23 = 18,614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.08x = 33,457.23 × 18,614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.08x = 622,804,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,804,329.02/24,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,650.84

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