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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,186.15, 25,108.53 and 16,392.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,186.15, 25,108.53 and 16,392.81 is: 22,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186.15 : 25,108.53 = 16,392.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186.15/25,108.53 = 16,392.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186.15x = 25,108.53 × 16,392.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186.15x = 411,599,361.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,599,361.67/18,186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.57

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