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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.36, 34,310.66 and 18,177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.36, 34,310.66 and 18,177.21 is: 25,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.36 : 34,310.66 = 18,177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.36/34,310.66 = 18,177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.36x = 34,310.66 × 18,177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.36x = 623,671,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,671,981.17/24,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.98

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