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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,048.58, 24,913.89 and 16,156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,048.58, 24,913.89 and 16,156.76 is: 22,302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048.58 : 24,913.89 = 16,156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048.58/24,913.89 = 16,156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048.58x = 24,913.89 × 16,156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048.58x = 402,527,616.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,527,616.83/18,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.46

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