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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.60, 25,272.84 and 16,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.60, 25,272.84 and 16,832.08 is: 23,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.60 : 25,272.84 = 16,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.60/25,272.84 = 16,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.60x = 25,272.84 × 16,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.60x = 425,394,464.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,394,464.71/18,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.45

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