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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.91, 34,327.04 and 18,574.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.91, 34,327.04 and 18,574.35 is: 25,634.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.91 : 34,327.04 = 18,574.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.91/34,327.04 = 18,574.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.91x = 34,327.04 × 18,574.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.91x = 637,602,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,602,362.55/24,872.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,634.41

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