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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.69, 24,861.54 and 16,537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.69, 24,861.54 and 16,537.53 is: 22,810.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.69 : 24,861.54 = 16,537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.69/24,861.54 = 16,537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.69x = 24,861.54 × 16,537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.69x = 411,148,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,148,463.60/18,024.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,810.29

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