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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.16, 34,313.64 and 18,564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.16, 34,313.64 and 18,564.60 is: 25,621.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.16 : 34,313.64 = 18,564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.16/34,313.64 = 18,564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.16x = 34,313.64 × 18,564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.16x = 637,019,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,019,001.14/24,863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,621.00

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