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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.06, 33,523.66 and 18,240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.06, 33,523.66 and 18,240.47 is: 25,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.06 : 33,523.66 = 18,240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.06/33,523.66 = 18,240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.06x = 33,523.66 × 18,240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.06x = 611,487,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,487,314.52/24,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,147.47

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