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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.57, 33,789.77 and 18,798.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.57, 33,789.77 and 18,798.17 is: 25,953.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.57 : 33,789.77 = 18,798.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.57/33,789.77 = 18,798.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.57x = 33,789.77 × 18,798.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.57x = 635,185,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,185,671.77/24,473.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,953.95

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