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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.16, 34,327.44 and 18,574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.16, 34,327.44 and 18,574.60 is: 25,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.16 : 34,327.44 = 18,574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.16/34,327.44 = 18,574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.16x = 34,327.44 × 18,574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.16x = 637,618,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,618,467.02/24,873.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,634.80

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