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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,357.62, 33,563.30 and 18,692.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,357.62, 33,563.30 and 18,692.12 is: 25,756.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,357.62 : 33,563.30 = 18,692.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,357.62/33,563.30 = 18,692.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,357.62x = 33,563.30 × 18,692.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,357.62x = 627,369,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,369,231.20/24,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,756.59

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