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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,802.62, 34,203.51 and 18,834.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,802.62, 34,203.51 and 18,834.54 is: 25,973.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,802.62 : 34,203.51 = 18,834.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,802.62/34,203.51 = 18,834.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,802.62x = 34,203.51 × 18,834.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,802.62x = 644,207,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,207,377.24/24,802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,973.36

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