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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.62, 24,866.46 and 16,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.62, 24,866.46 and 16,931.52 is: 23,317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.62 : 24,866.46 = 16,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.62/24,866.46 = 16,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.62x = 24,866.46 × 16,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.62x = 421,026,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,026,964.82/18,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,317.04

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