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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.37, 33,539.77 and 18,993.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.37, 33,539.77 and 18,993.89 is: 26,218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.37 : 33,539.77 = 18,993.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.37/33,539.77 = 18,993.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.37x = 33,539.77 × 18,993.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.37x = 637,050,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,050,809.60/24,297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,218.92

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