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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.36, 34,276.44 and 18,143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.36, 34,276.44 and 18,143.90 is: 25,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.36 : 34,276.44 = 18,143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.36/34,276.44 = 18,143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.36x = 34,276.44 × 18,143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.36x = 621,908,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,908,299.72/24,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,007.01

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