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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.16, 34,326.06 and 18,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.16, 34,326.06 and 18,573.60 is: 25,633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.16 : 34,326.06 = 18,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.16/34,326.06 = 18,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.16x = 34,326.06 × 18,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.16x = 637,558,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,558,508.02/24,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,633.42

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