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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.40, 24,999.30 and 16,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.40, 24,999.30 and 16,252.20 is: 22,452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.40 : 24,999.30 = 16,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.40/24,999.30 = 16,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.40x = 24,999.30 × 16,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.40x = 406,293,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,293,623.46/18,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,452.87

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