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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,856.95, 34,263.23 and 18,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,856.95, 34,263.23 and 18,385.28 is: 25,342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,856.95 : 34,263.23 = 18,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,856.95/34,263.23 = 18,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,856.95x = 34,263.23 × 18,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,856.95x = 629,938,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,938,814.01/24,856.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.56

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