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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,358.54, 25,323.51 and 16,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,358.54, 25,323.51 and 16,006.30 is: 22,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,358.54 : 25,323.51 = 16,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,358.54/25,323.51 = 16,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,358.54x = 25,323.51 × 16,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,358.54x = 405,335,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,335,698.11/18,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,078.86

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