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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.53, 25,296.87 and 16,832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.53, 25,296.87 and 16,832.94 is: 23,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.53 : 25,296.87 = 16,832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.53/25,296.87 = 16,832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.53x = 25,296.87 × 16,832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.53x = 425,820,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,820,694.90/18,340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,217.47

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