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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,186.24, 25,032.96 and 16,267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,186.24, 25,032.96 and 16,267.26 is: 22,391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186.24 : 25,032.96 = 16,267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186.24/25,032.96 = 16,267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186.24x = 25,032.96 × 16,267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186.24x = 407,217,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,217,668.89/18,186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.53

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