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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.50, 24,915.26 and 16,157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.50, 24,915.26 and 16,157.75 is: 22,303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.50 : 24,915.26 = 16,157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.50/24,915.26 = 16,157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.50x = 24,915.26 × 16,157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.50x = 402,574,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,574,458.08/18,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.91

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