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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,358.62, 33,564.68 and 18,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,358.62, 33,564.68 and 18,693.12 is: 25,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,358.62 : 33,564.68 = 18,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,358.62/33,564.68 = 18,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,358.62x = 33,564.68 × 18,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,358.62x = 627,428,591.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,428,591.00/24,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,757.97

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