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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,052.39, 24,919.14 and 16,160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,052.39, 24,919.14 and 16,160.55 is: 22,307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052.39 : 24,919.14 = 16,160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052.39/24,919.14 = 16,160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052.39x = 24,919.14 × 16,160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052.39x = 402,707,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,707,007.93/18,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,307.68

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