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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,035.52, 24,895.96 and 16,143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,035.52, 24,895.96 and 16,143.76 is: 22,284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,035.52 : 24,895.96 = 16,143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,035.52/24,895.96 = 16,143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,035.52x = 24,895.96 × 16,143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,035.52x = 401,914,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,914,403.21/18,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,284.60

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