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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.68, 34,383.57 and 18,247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.68, 34,383.57 and 18,247.21 is: 25,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.68 : 34,383.57 = 18,247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.68/34,383.57 = 18,247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.68x = 34,383.57 × 18,247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.68x = 627,404,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,404,277.16/24,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.18

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