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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,082.83, 26,988.67 and 16,901.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,082.83, 26,988.67 and 16,901.85 is: 25,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,082.83 : 26,988.67 = 16,901.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,082.83/26,988.67 = 16,901.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,082.83x = 26,988.67 × 16,901.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,082.83x = 456,158,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,158,452.04/18,082.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.05

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