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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,187.23, 25,069.79 and 16,661.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,187.23, 25,069.79 and 16,661.79 is: 22,967.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,187.23 : 25,069.79 = 16,661.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,187.23/25,069.79 = 16,661.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,187.23x = 25,069.79 × 16,661.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,187.23x = 417,707,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,707,493.02/18,187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,967.08

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