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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,302.40, 33,469.92 and 18,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,302.40, 33,469.92 and 18,703.68 is: 25,759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,302.40 : 33,469.92 = 18,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,302.40/33,469.92 = 18,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,302.40x = 33,469.92 × 18,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,302.40x = 626,010,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,010,673.31/24,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,759.21

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