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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,965.67, 34,436.81 and 18,984.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,965.67, 34,436.81 and 18,984.23 is: 26,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,965.67 : 34,436.81 = 18,984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,965.67/34,436.81 = 18,984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,965.67x = 34,436.81 × 18,984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,965.67x = 653,756,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,756,321.51/24,965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,186.21

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