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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.35, 24,807.52 and 16,326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.35, 24,807.52 and 16,326.76 is: 22,481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.35 : 24,807.52 = 16,326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.35/24,807.52 = 16,326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.35x = 24,807.52 × 16,326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.35x = 405,026,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,026,425.24/18,016.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,481.05

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