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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.08, 24,903.65 and 16,149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.08, 24,903.65 and 16,149.32 is: 22,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.08 : 24,903.65 = 16,149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.08/24,903.65 = 16,149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.08x = 24,903.65 × 16,149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.08x = 402,177,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,177,013.02/18,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.29

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