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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.85, 33,665.47 and 18,377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.85, 33,665.47 and 18,377.54 is: 25,342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.85 : 33,665.47 = 18,377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.85/33,665.47 = 18,377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.85x = 33,665.47 × 18,377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.85x = 618,688,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,688,307.27/24,412.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.74

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