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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,026.91, 24,848.91 and 16,578.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,026.91, 24,848.91 and 16,578.63 is: 22,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,026.91 : 24,848.91 = 16,578.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,026.91/24,848.91 = 16,578.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,026.91x = 24,848.91 × 16,578.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,026.91x = 411,960,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,960,884.79/18,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,852.55

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