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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,074.21, 24,949.31 and 16,182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,074.21, 24,949.31 and 16,182.45 is: 22,337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,074.21 : 24,949.31 = 16,182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,074.21/24,949.31 = 16,182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,074.21x = 24,949.31 × 16,182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,074.21x = 403,740,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,740,880.70/18,074.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,337.96

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