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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,519.76, 33,772.81 and 18,843.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,519.76, 33,772.81 and 18,843.65 is: 25,954.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,519.76 : 33,772.81 = 18,843.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,519.76/33,772.81 = 18,843.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,519.76x = 33,772.81 × 18,843.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,519.76x = 636,402,973.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,402,973.83/24,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,954.70

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