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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.97, 25,074.63 and 16,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.97, 25,074.63 and 16,273.35 is: 22,463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.97 : 25,074.63 = 16,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.97/25,074.63 = 16,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.97x = 25,074.63 × 16,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.97x = 408,048,230.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,048,230.11/18,164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.47

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