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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.08, 25,230.08 and 16,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.08, 25,230.08 and 16,273.10 is: 22,440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.08 : 25,230.08 = 16,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.08/25,230.08 = 16,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.08x = 25,230.08 × 16,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.08x = 410,571,718.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,571,718.61/18,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.42

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