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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,503.16, 36,717.88 and 18,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,503.16, 36,717.88 and 18,233.76 is: 27,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,503.16 : 36,717.88 = 18,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,503.16/36,717.88 = 18,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,503.16x = 36,717.88 × 18,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,503.16x = 669,505,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,505,011.63/24,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,323.21

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