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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,952.32, 34,463.88 and 18,227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,952.32, 34,463.88 and 18,227.16 is: 25,175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,952.32 : 34,463.88 = 18,227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,952.32/34,463.88 = 18,227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,952.32x = 34,463.88 × 18,227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,952.32x = 628,178,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,178,654.98/24,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,175.16

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