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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,272.24, 25,258.20 and 16,302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,272.24, 25,258.20 and 16,302.32 is: 22,535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272.24 : 25,258.20 = 16,302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272.24/25,258.20 = 16,302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272.24x = 25,258.20 × 16,302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272.24x = 411,767,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,767,259.02/18,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,535.13

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