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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.60, 24,867.80 and 16,325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.60, 24,867.80 and 16,325.88 is: 22,551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.60 : 24,867.80 = 16,325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.60/24,867.80 = 16,325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.60x = 24,867.80 × 16,325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.60x = 405,988,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,988,718.66/18,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,551.67

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