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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,152.32, 24,998.34 and 16,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,152.32, 24,998.34 and 16,344.40 is: 22,508.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152.32 : 24,998.34 = 16,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152.32/24,998.34 = 16,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152.32x = 24,998.34 × 16,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152.32x = 408,582,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,582,868.30/18,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.58

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