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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.14, 24,901.56 and 16,144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.14, 24,901.56 and 16,144.52 is: 22,289.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.14 : 24,901.56 = 16,144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.14/24,901.56 = 16,144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.14x = 24,901.56 × 16,144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.14x = 402,023,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,023,608.94/18,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.90

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