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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.67, 34,438.19 and 18,985.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.67, 34,438.19 and 18,985.23 is: 26,187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.67 : 34,438.19 = 18,985.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.67/34,438.19 = 18,985.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.67x = 34,438.19 × 18,985.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.67x = 653,816,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,816,957.93/24,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,187.59

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