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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.58, 25,285.90 and 16,825.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.58, 25,285.90 and 16,825.00 is: 23,206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.58 : 25,285.90 = 16,825.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.58/25,285.90 = 16,825.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.58x = 25,285.90 × 16,825.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.58x = 425,435,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,435,257.04/18,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,206.51

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