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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.09, 25,103.50 and 16,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.09, 25,103.50 and 16,195.84 is: 22,367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.09 : 25,103.50 = 16,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.09/25,103.50 = 16,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.09x = 25,103.50 × 16,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.09x = 406,572,166.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,572,166.19/18,177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,367.29

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