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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.08, 24,902.27 and 16,148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.08, 24,902.27 and 16,148.32 is: 22,290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.08 : 24,902.27 = 16,148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.08/24,902.27 = 16,148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.08x = 24,902.27 × 16,148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.08x = 402,129,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,129,824.69/18,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,290.91

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