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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.66, 34,007.49 and 18,382.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.66, 34,007.49 and 18,382.74 is: 25,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.66 : 34,007.49 = 18,382.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.66/34,007.49 = 18,382.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.66x = 34,007.49 × 18,382.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.66x = 625,150,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,150,846.72/24,672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,337.80

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