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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.29, 34,327.55 and 18,574.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.29, 34,327.55 and 18,574.73 is: 25,634.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.29 : 34,327.55 = 18,574.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.29/34,327.55 = 18,574.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.29x = 34,327.55 × 18,574.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.29x = 637,624,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,624,847.61/24,873.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,634.93

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