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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,352.44, 25,311.96 and 16,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,352.44, 25,311.96 and 16,230.24 is: 22,384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,352.44 : 25,311.96 = 16,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,352.44/25,311.96 = 16,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,352.44x = 25,311.96 × 16,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,352.44x = 410,819,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,819,185.67/18,352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.99

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