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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,487.72, 33,806.93 and 18,734.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,487.72, 33,806.93 and 18,734.35 is: 25,864.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,487.72 : 33,806.93 = 18,734.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,487.72/33,806.93 = 18,734.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,487.72x = 33,806.93 × 18,734.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,487.72x = 633,350,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,350,859.05/24,487.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,864.02

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