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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,331.59, 25,284.52 and 16,824.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,331.59, 25,284.52 and 16,824.01 is: 23,205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,331.59 : 25,284.52 = 16,824.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,331.59/25,284.52 = 16,824.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,331.59x = 25,284.52 × 16,824.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,331.59x = 425,386,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,386,967.21/18,331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,205.13

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