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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,336.91, 33,600.14 and 18,660.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,336.91, 33,600.14 and 18,660.75 is: 25,763.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,336.91 : 33,600.14 = 18,660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,336.91/33,600.14 = 18,660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,336.91x = 33,600.14 × 18,660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,336.91x = 627,003,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,003,999.16/24,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,763.50

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