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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,722.64, 34,149.96 and 18,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,722.64, 34,149.96 and 18,424.08 is: 25,449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,722.64 : 34,149.96 = 18,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,722.64/34,149.96 = 18,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,722.64x = 34,149.96 × 18,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,722.64x = 629,181,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,181,595.04/24,722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,449.61

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