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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,855.34, 28,224.69 and 16,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,855.34, 28,224.69 and 16,055.98 is: 24,034.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,855.34 : 28,224.69 = 16,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,855.34/28,224.69 = 16,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,855.34x = 28,224.69 × 16,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,855.34x = 453,175,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,175,058.15/18,855.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.31

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