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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,791.73, 34,183.68 and 18,493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,791.73, 34,183.68 and 18,493.17 is: 25,499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,791.73 : 34,183.68 = 18,493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,791.73/34,183.68 = 18,493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,791.73x = 34,183.68 × 18,493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,791.73x = 632,164,605.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,164,605.47/24,791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,499.01

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