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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.12, 34,316.34 and 18,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.12, 34,316.34 and 18,160.36 is: 25,057.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.12 : 34,316.34 = 18,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.12/34,316.34 = 18,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.12x = 34,316.34 × 18,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.12x = 623,197,088.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,197,088.28/24,871.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,057.06

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