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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.32, 33,789.43 and 18,797.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.32, 33,789.43 and 18,797.92 is: 25,953.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.32 : 33,789.43 = 18,797.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.32/33,789.43 = 18,797.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.32x = 33,789.43 × 18,797.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.32x = 635,170,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,170,870.52/24,473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,953.61

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