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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,350.02, 25,329.03 and 16,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,350.02, 25,329.03 and 16,744.40 is: 23,112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,350.02 : 25,329.03 = 16,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,350.02/25,329.03 = 16,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,350.02x = 25,329.03 × 16,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,350.02x = 424,119,283.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,119,283.29/18,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.75

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