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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.16, 34,005.42 and 18,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.16, 34,005.42 and 18,381.24 is: 25,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.16 : 34,005.42 = 18,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.16/34,005.42 = 18,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.16x = 34,005.42 × 18,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.16x = 625,061,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,061,786.32/24,671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,335.73

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