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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.52, 24,893.20 and 16,141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.52, 24,893.20 and 16,141.76 is: 22,281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.52 : 24,893.20 = 16,141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.52/24,893.20 = 16,141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.52x = 24,893.20 × 16,141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.52x = 401,820,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,820,060.03/18,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.84

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