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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.32, 25,084.08 and 16,748.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.32, 25,084.08 and 16,748.64 is: 23,149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.32 : 25,084.08 = 16,748.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.32/25,084.08 = 16,748.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.32x = 25,084.08 × 16,748.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.32x = 420,124,225.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,124,225.65/18,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.48

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