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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.21, 34,001.46 and 17,933.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.21, 34,001.46 and 17,933.73 is: 24,769.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.21 : 34,001.46 = 17,933.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.21/34,001.46 = 17,933.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.21x = 34,001.46 × 17,933.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.21x = 609,773,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,773,003.25/24,618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.19

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