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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447, 33,726.42 and 18,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447, 33,726.42 and 18,771.96 is: 25,897.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447 : 33,726.42 = 18,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447/33,726.42 = 18,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447x = 33,726.42 × 18,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447x = 633,111,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,111,007.18/24,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.29

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