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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,373, 33,621.78 and 18,398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,373, 33,621.78 and 18,398.44 is: 25,380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,373 : 33,621.78 = 18,398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,373/33,621.78 = 18,398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,373x = 33,621.78 × 18,398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,373x = 618,588,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,588,302.02/24,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,380.06

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