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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.65, 34,292.40 and 18,142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.65, 34,292.40 and 18,142.94 is: 25,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.65 : 34,292.40 = 18,142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.65/34,292.40 = 18,142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.65x = 34,292.40 × 18,142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.65x = 622,164,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,164,784.19/24,853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.14

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