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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,045.95, 24,900.45 and 16,594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,045.95, 24,900.45 and 16,594.32 is: 22,897.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,045.95 : 24,900.45 = 16,594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,045.95/24,900.45 = 16,594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,045.95x = 24,900.45 × 16,594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,045.95x = 413,206,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,206,066.59/18,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,897.45

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