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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,014.35, 24,804.76 and 16,324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,014.35, 24,804.76 and 16,324.76 is: 22,478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,014.35 : 24,804.76 = 16,324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,014.35/24,804.76 = 16,324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,014.35x = 24,804.76 × 16,324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,014.35x = 404,931,753.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,931,753.86/18,014.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,478.29

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