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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,964.67, 34,435.43 and 18,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,964.67, 34,435.43 and 18,983.23 is: 26,184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,964.67 : 34,435.43 = 18,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,964.67/34,435.43 = 18,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,964.67x = 34,435.43 × 18,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,964.67x = 653,695,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,695,578.02/24,964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,184.82

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