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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.21, 24,993.51 and 16,993.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.21, 24,993.51 and 16,993.98 is: 23,554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.21 : 24,993.51 = 16,993.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.21/24,993.51 = 16,993.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.21x = 24,993.51 × 16,993.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.21x = 424,739,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,739,209.07/18,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,554.48

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