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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.40, 33,828.60 and 18,507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.40, 33,828.60 and 18,507.16 is: 25,577.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.40 : 33,828.60 = 18,507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.40/33,828.60 = 18,507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.40x = 33,828.60 × 18,507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.40x = 626,071,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,071,312.78/24,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,577.53

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