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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,125.05, 24,955.73 and 16,464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,125.05, 24,955.73 and 16,464.30 is: 22,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,125.05 : 24,955.73 = 16,464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,125.05/24,955.73 = 16,464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,125.05x = 24,955.73 × 16,464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,125.05x = 410,878,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,878,625.44/18,125.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.10

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