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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.72, 34,441.32 and 18,657.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.72, 34,441.32 and 18,657.16 is: 25,748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.72 : 34,441.32 = 18,657.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.72/34,441.32 = 18,657.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.72x = 34,441.32 × 18,657.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.72x = 642,577,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,577,217.85/24,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.69

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