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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.12, 34,317.72 and 18,161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.12, 34,317.72 and 18,161.36 is: 25,058.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.12 : 34,317.72 = 18,161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.12/34,317.72 = 18,161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.12x = 34,317.72 × 18,161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.12x = 623,256,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,256,467.30/24,872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.44

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