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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.28, 34,415.28 and 18,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.28, 34,415.28 and 18,221.76 is: 25,137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.28 : 34,415.28 = 18,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.28/34,415.28 = 18,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.28x = 34,415.28 × 18,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.28x = 627,106,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,106,972.49/24,947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,137.29

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