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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.52, 24,891.82 and 16,140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.52, 24,891.82 and 16,140.76 is: 22,280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.52 : 24,891.82 = 16,140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.52/24,891.82 = 16,140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.52x = 24,891.82 × 16,140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.52x = 401,772,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,772,935.21/18,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,280.47

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