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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.62, 33,561.92 and 18,691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.62, 33,561.92 and 18,691.12 is: 25,755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.62 : 33,561.92 = 18,691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.62/33,561.92 = 18,691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.62x = 33,561.92 × 18,691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.62x = 627,309,874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,309,874.15/24,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,755.21

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