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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.66, 33,665.22 and 18,377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.66, 33,665.22 and 18,377.35 is: 25,342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.66 : 33,665.22 = 18,377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.66/33,665.22 = 18,377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.66x = 33,665.22 × 18,377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.66x = 618,677,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,677,446.60/24,412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.49

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