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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.93, 33,720.14 and 18,747.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.93, 33,720.14 and 18,747.81 is: 25,883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.93 : 33,720.14 = 18,747.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.93/33,720.14 = 18,747.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.93x = 33,720.14 × 18,747.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.93x = 632,178,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,178,824.76/24,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,883.58

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