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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.39, 25,286.82 and 16,314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.39, 25,286.82 and 16,314.43 is: 22,497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.39 : 25,286.82 = 16,314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.39/25,286.82 = 16,314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.39x = 25,286.82 × 16,314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.39x = 412,540,054.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,540,054.81/18,337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,497.21

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