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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,351.61, 33,555.03 and 18,686.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,351.61, 33,555.03 and 18,686.11 is: 25,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,351.61 : 33,555.03 = 18,686.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,351.61/33,555.03 = 18,686.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,351.61x = 33,555.03 × 18,686.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,351.61x = 627,012,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,012,981.63/24,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.32

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