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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,354.44, 25,314.72 and 16,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,354.44, 25,314.72 and 16,232.24 is: 22,387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354.44 : 25,314.72 = 16,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354.44/25,314.72 = 16,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354.44x = 25,314.72 × 16,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354.44x = 410,914,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,914,610.57/18,354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,387.75

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