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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.63, 33,808.47 and 18,355.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.63, 33,808.47 and 18,355.47 is: 25,330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.63 : 33,808.47 = 18,355.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.63/33,808.47 = 18,355.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.63x = 33,808.47 × 18,355.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.63x = 620,570,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,570,356.83/24,498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,330.82

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