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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,182.73, 25,063.58 and 16,657.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,182.73, 25,063.58 and 16,657.29 is: 22,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,182.73 : 25,063.58 = 16,657.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,182.73/25,063.58 = 16,657.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,182.73x = 25,063.58 × 16,657.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,182.73x = 417,491,237.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,491,237.21/18,182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.87

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