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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,444, 33,722.28 and 18,768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,444, 33,722.28 and 18,768.96 is: 25,893.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,444 : 33,722.28 = 18,768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,444/33,722.28 = 18,768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,444x = 33,722.28 × 18,768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,444x = 632,932,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,932,124.43/24,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,893.15

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