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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.71, 24,916.98 and 16,569.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.71, 24,916.98 and 16,569.55 is: 22,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.71 : 24,916.98 = 16,569.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.71/24,916.98 = 16,569.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.71x = 24,916.98 × 16,569.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.71x = 412,863,145.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,863,145.96/18,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,864.80

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