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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.90, 34,292.76 and 18,143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.90, 34,292.76 and 18,143.18 is: 25,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.90 : 34,292.76 = 18,143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.90/34,292.76 = 18,143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.90x = 34,292.76 × 18,143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.90x = 622,179,717.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,179,717.38/24,853.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.48

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