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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,034.52, 24,894.58 and 16,142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,034.52, 24,894.58 and 16,142.76 is: 22,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,034.52 : 24,894.58 = 16,142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,034.52/24,894.58 = 16,142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,034.52x = 24,894.58 × 16,142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,034.52x = 401,867,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,867,230.24/18,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,283.22

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