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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.39, 24,909.56 and 16,153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.39, 24,909.56 and 16,153.64 is: 22,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.39 : 24,909.56 = 16,153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.39/24,909.56 = 16,153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.39x = 24,909.56 × 16,153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.39x = 402,380,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,380,064.80/18,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.22

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