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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,431.22, 33,730.25 and 18,755.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,431.22, 33,730.25 and 18,755.15 is: 25,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,431.22 : 33,730.25 = 18,755.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,431.22/33,730.25 = 18,755.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,431.22x = 33,730.25 × 18,755.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,431.22x = 632,615,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,615,635.86/24,431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,893.74

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