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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,037.89, 24,899.25 and 16,146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,037.89, 24,899.25 and 16,146.14 is: 22,287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,037.89 : 24,899.25 = 16,146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,037.89/24,899.25 = 16,146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,037.89x = 24,899.25 × 16,146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,037.89x = 402,026,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,026,621.62/18,037.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,287.90

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