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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.24, 25,207.14 and 16,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.24, 25,207.14 and 16,265.32 is: 22,484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.24 : 25,207.14 = 16,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.24/25,207.14 = 16,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.24x = 25,207.14 × 16,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.24x = 410,002,198.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,002,198.38/18,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,484.06

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