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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,124.05, 24,954.35 and 16,463.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,124.05, 24,954.35 and 16,463.30 is: 22,667.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,124.05 : 24,954.35 = 16,463.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,124.05/24,954.35 = 16,463.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,124.05x = 24,954.35 × 16,463.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,124.05x = 410,830,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,830,950.36/18,124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.72

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