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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,851.22, 34,294.40 and 18,506.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,851.22, 34,294.40 and 18,506.19 is: 25,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,851.22 : 34,294.40 = 18,506.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,851.22/34,294.40 = 18,506.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,851.22x = 34,294.40 × 18,506.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,851.22x = 634,658,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,658,589.81/24,851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,538.33

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