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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,318.68, 33,544.67 and 18,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,318.68, 33,544.67 and 18,644.22 is: 25,717.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,318.68 : 33,544.67 = 18,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,318.68/33,544.67 = 18,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,318.68x = 33,544.67 × 18,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,318.68x = 625,414,114.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,414,114.09/24,318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,717.44

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