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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,501.08, 33,811.83 and 18,357.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,501.08, 33,811.83 and 18,357.91 is: 25,334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,501.08 : 33,811.83 = 18,357.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,501.08/33,811.83 = 18,357.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,501.08x = 33,811.83 × 18,357.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,501.08x = 620,714,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,714,447.55/24,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,334.16

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