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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.56, 33,788.39 and 18,797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.56, 33,788.39 and 18,797.16 is: 25,952.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.56 : 33,788.39 = 18,797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.56/33,788.39 = 18,797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.56x = 33,788.39 × 18,797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.56x = 635,125,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,125,911.43/24,472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.57

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