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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,912.63, 34,389.03 and 18,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,912.63, 34,389.03 and 18,251.16 is: 25,193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,912.63 : 34,389.03 = 18,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,912.63/34,389.03 = 18,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,912.63x = 34,389.03 × 18,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,912.63x = 627,639,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,639,688.77/24,912.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,193.63

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