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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,573.18, 33,888.50 and 18,215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,573.18, 33,888.50 and 18,215.61 is: 25,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,573.18 : 33,888.50 = 18,215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,573.18/33,888.50 = 18,215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,573.18x = 33,888.50 × 18,215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,573.18x = 617,299,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,299,699.49/24,573.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,120.87

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