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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.58, 33,517.68 and 18,633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.58, 33,517.68 and 18,633.12 is: 25,709.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.58 : 33,517.68 = 18,633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.58/33,517.68 = 18,633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.58x = 33,517.68 × 18,633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.58x = 624,538,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,538,953.56/24,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,709.04

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