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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.74, 33,683.94 and 18,377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.74, 33,683.94 and 18,377.79 is: 25,357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.74 : 33,683.94 = 18,377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.74/33,683.94 = 18,377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.74x = 33,683.94 × 18,377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.74x = 619,036,375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,036,375.69/24,412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,357.10

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