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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,115.16, 24,977.58 and 16,771.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,115.16, 24,977.58 and 16,771.64 is: 23,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,115.16 : 24,977.58 = 16,771.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,115.16/24,977.58 = 16,771.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,115.16x = 24,977.58 × 16,771.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,115.16x = 418,914,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,914,979.83/18,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,125.11

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