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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,050.58, 24,916.65 and 16,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,050.58, 24,916.65 and 16,158.76 is: 22,305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,050.58 : 24,916.65 = 16,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,050.58/24,916.65 = 16,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,050.58x = 24,916.65 × 16,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,050.58x = 402,622,167.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,622,167.35/18,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.22

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