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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.82, 24,871.39 and 16,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.82, 24,871.39 and 16,544.66 is: 22,820.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.82 : 24,871.39 = 16,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.82/24,871.39 = 16,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.82x = 24,871.39 × 16,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.82x = 411,488,525.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,488,525.56/18,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,820.14

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