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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.09, 24,915.96 and 16,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.09, 24,915.96 and 16,158.26 is: 22,304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.09 : 24,915.96 = 16,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.09/24,915.96 = 16,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.09x = 24,915.96 × 16,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.09x = 402,598,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,598,435.25/18,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,304.52

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