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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,049.58, 24,915.27 and 16,157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,049.58, 24,915.27 and 16,157.76 is: 22,303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,049.58 : 24,915.27 = 16,157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,049.58/24,915.27 = 16,157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,049.58x = 24,915.27 × 16,157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,049.58x = 402,574,828.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,574,828.42/18,049.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.83

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