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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.11, 33,728.70 and 18,754.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.11, 33,728.70 and 18,754.00 is: 25,892.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.11 : 33,728.70 = 18,754.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.11/33,728.70 = 18,754.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.11x = 33,728.70 × 18,754.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.11x = 632,548,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,548,025.81/24,430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,892.15

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