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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,057.60, 24,926.32 and 16,165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,057.60, 24,926.32 and 16,165.76 is: 22,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,057.60 : 24,926.32 = 16,165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,057.60/24,926.32 = 16,165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,057.60x = 24,926.32 × 16,165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,057.60x = 402,952,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,952,906.80/18,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.87

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