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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,166.20, 25,458.60 and 18,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,166.20, 25,458.60 and 18,166.20 is: 25,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,166.20 : 25,458.60 = 18,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,166.20/25,458.60 = 18,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,166.20x = 25,458.60 × 18,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,166.20x = 462,486,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,486,019.32/18,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,458.60

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