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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.07, 33,987.71 and 18,191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.07, 33,987.71 and 18,191.15 is: 25,096.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.07 : 33,987.71 = 18,191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.07/33,987.71 = 18,191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.07x = 33,987.71 × 18,191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.07x = 618,275,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,275,661.21/24,636.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,096.36

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