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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,601.74, 33,951.87 and 18,623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,601.74, 33,951.87 and 18,623.94 is: 25,702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,601.74 : 33,951.87 = 18,623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,601.74/33,951.87 = 18,623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,601.74x = 33,951.87 × 18,623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,601.74x = 632,317,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,317,589.77/24,601.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,702.15

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