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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,906.08, 34,350 and 18,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,906.08, 34,350 and 18,184.16 is: 25,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,906.08 : 34,350 = 18,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,906.08/34,350 = 18,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,906.08x = 34,350 × 18,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,906.08x = 624,625,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,625,896/24,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,079.25

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