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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.95, 24,966.75 and 16,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.95, 24,966.75 and 16,195.20 is: 22,355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.95 : 24,966.75 = 16,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.95/24,966.75 = 16,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.95x = 24,966.75 × 16,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.95x = 404,341,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,341,509.60/18,086.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,355.43

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