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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,954.72, 34,439.94 and 18,656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,954.72, 34,439.94 and 18,656.16 is: 25,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,954.72 : 34,439.94 = 18,656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,954.72/34,439.94 = 18,656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,954.72x = 34,439.94 × 18,656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,954.72x = 642,517,031.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,517,031.03/24,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,747.31

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