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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.82, 24,974.70 and 16,160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.82, 24,974.70 and 16,160.91 is: 22,182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.82 : 24,974.70 = 16,160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.82/24,974.70 = 16,160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.82x = 24,974.70 × 16,160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.82x = 403,613,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,613,984.00/18,194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.90

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