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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,039.14, 24,900.97 and 16,147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,039.14, 24,900.97 and 16,147.39 is: 22,289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,039.14 : 24,900.97 = 16,147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,039.14/24,900.97 = 16,147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,039.14x = 24,900.97 × 16,147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,039.14x = 402,085,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,085,673.97/18,039.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.63

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