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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.56, 33,473.52 and 18,886.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.56, 33,473.52 and 18,886.23 is: 26,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.56 : 33,473.52 = 18,886.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.56/33,473.52 = 18,886.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.56x = 33,473.52 × 18,886.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.56x = 632,188,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,188,597.63/24,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,036.82

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