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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,016.44, 24,870.97 and 13,541.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,016.44, 24,870.97 and 13,541.63 is: 18,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,016.44 : 24,870.97 = 13,541.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,016.44/24,870.97 = 13,541.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,016.44x = 24,870.97 × 13,541.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,016.44x = 336,793,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,793,544.04/18,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,693.68

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