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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.96, 25,286.42 and 16,825.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.96, 25,286.42 and 16,825.38 is: 23,207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.96 : 25,286.42 = 16,825.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.96/25,286.42 = 16,825.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.96x = 25,286.42 × 16,825.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.96x = 425,453,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,453,446.39/18,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,207.03

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