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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,183.73, 25,064.95 and 16,658.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,183.73, 25,064.95 and 16,658.29 is: 22,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,183.73 : 25,064.95 = 16,658.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,183.73/25,064.95 = 16,658.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,183.73x = 25,064.95 × 16,658.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,183.73x = 417,539,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,539,205.94/18,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,962.24

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