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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,046.34, 24,910.78 and 16,154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,046.34, 24,910.78 and 16,154.50 is: 22,299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,046.34 : 24,910.78 = 16,154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,046.34/24,910.78 = 16,154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,046.34x = 24,910.78 × 16,154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,046.34x = 402,421,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,421,205.57/18,046.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.33

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