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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.96, 33,519.39 and 18,237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.96, 33,519.39 and 18,237.38 is: 25,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.96 : 33,519.39 = 18,237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.96/33,519.39 = 18,237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.96x = 33,519.39 × 18,237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.96x = 611,305,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,305,837.39/24,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,143.21

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