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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.83, 34,271.64 and 18,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.83, 34,271.64 and 18,140.40 is: 25,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.83 : 34,271.64 = 18,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.83/34,271.64 = 18,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.83x = 34,271.64 × 18,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.83x = 621,701,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,701,258.26/24,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,002.23

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