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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.60, 24,924.94 and 16,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.60, 24,924.94 and 16,164.76 is: 22,313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.60 : 24,924.94 = 16,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.60/24,924.94 = 16,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.60x = 24,924.94 × 16,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.60x = 402,905,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,905,673.11/18,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,313.48

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