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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,006.60, 24,873.32 and 16,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,006.60, 24,873.32 and 16,329.88 is: 22,557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,006.60 : 24,873.32 = 16,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,006.60/24,873.32 = 16,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,006.60x = 24,873.32 × 16,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,006.60x = 406,178,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,178,330.80/18,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.19

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