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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.48, 24,845.40 and 16,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.48, 24,845.40 and 16,373.52 is: 22,592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.48 : 24,845.40 = 16,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.48/24,845.40 = 16,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.48x = 24,845.40 × 16,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.48x = 406,806,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,806,653.81/18,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,592.24

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