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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,656.26, 33,984.21 and 18,686.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,656.26, 33,984.21 and 18,686.02 is: 25,755.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,656.26 : 33,984.21 = 18,686.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,656.26/33,984.21 = 18,686.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,656.26x = 33,984.21 × 18,686.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,656.26x = 635,029,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,029,627.74/24,656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,755.31

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