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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,572.18, 33,887.12 and 18,214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,572.18, 33,887.12 and 18,214.61 is: 25,119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,572.18 : 33,887.12 = 18,214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,572.18/33,887.12 = 18,214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,572.18x = 33,887.12 × 18,214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,572.18x = 617,240,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,240,707.39/24,572.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,119.49

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