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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,059.88, 24,927.46 and 16,958.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,059.88, 24,927.46 and 16,958.44 is: 23,407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059.88 : 24,927.46 = 16,958.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059.88/24,927.46 = 16,958.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059.88x = 24,927.46 × 16,958.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059.88x = 422,730,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,730,834.76/18,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,407.18

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