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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,013.85, 24,804.08 and 16,324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,013.85, 24,804.08 and 16,324.26 is: 22,477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,013.85 : 24,804.08 = 16,324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,013.85/24,804.08 = 16,324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,013.85x = 24,804.08 × 16,324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,013.85x = 404,908,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,908,169.36/18,013.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,477.61

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