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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.36, 34,280.58 and 18,146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.36, 34,280.58 and 18,146.90 is: 25,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.36 : 34,280.58 = 18,146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.36/34,280.58 = 18,146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.36x = 34,280.58 × 18,146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.36x = 622,086,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,086,257.20/24,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.15

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