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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,613.74, 33,968.43 and 18,635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,613.74, 33,968.43 and 18,635.94 is: 25,718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,613.74 : 33,968.43 = 18,635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,613.74/33,968.43 = 18,635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,613.74x = 33,968.43 × 18,635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,613.74x = 633,033,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,033,623.37/24,613.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,718.71

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