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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.16, 34,321.86 and 18,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.16, 34,321.86 and 18,570.60 is: 25,629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.16 : 34,321.86 = 18,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.16/34,321.86 = 18,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.16x = 34,321.86 × 18,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.16x = 637,377,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,377,533.32/24,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.23

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