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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,128.93, 25,029.54 and 16,237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,128.93, 25,029.54 and 16,237.17 is: 22,417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,128.93 : 25,029.54 = 16,237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,128.93/25,029.54 = 16,237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,128.93x = 25,029.54 × 16,237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,128.93x = 406,408,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,408,896.00/18,128.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.71

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