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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.24, 34,016.64 and 18,235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.24, 34,016.64 and 18,235.68 is: 25,197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.24 : 34,016.64 = 18,235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.24/34,016.64 = 18,235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.24x = 34,016.64 × 18,235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.24x = 620,316,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,316,561.72/24,618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,197.44

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