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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.12, 24,765.57 and 16,008.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.12, 24,765.57 and 16,008.21 is: 21,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.12 : 24,765.57 = 16,008.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.12/24,765.57 = 16,008.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.12x = 24,765.57 × 16,008.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.12x = 396,452,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,452,445.33/18,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.72

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