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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,856.70, 34,262.88 and 18,385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,856.70, 34,262.88 and 18,385.03 is: 25,342.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,856.70 : 34,262.88 = 18,385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,856.70/34,262.88 = 18,385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,856.70x = 34,262.88 × 18,385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,856.70x = 629,923,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,923,905.37/24,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.22

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