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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,216.38, 25,084.38 and 16,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,216.38, 25,084.38 and 16,893.26 is: 23,262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,216.38 : 25,084.38 = 16,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,216.38/25,084.38 = 16,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,216.38x = 25,084.38 × 16,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,216.38x = 423,756,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,756,953.28/18,216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,262.41

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