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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,838.79, 34,259.13 and 18,023.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,838.79, 34,259.13 and 18,023.09 is: 24,858.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,838.79 : 34,259.13 = 18,023.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,838.79/34,259.13 = 18,023.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,838.79x = 34,259.13 × 18,023.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,838.79x = 617,455,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,455,212.02/24,838.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.51

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