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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,367.98, 25,357.23 and 16,575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,367.98, 25,357.23 and 16,575.18 is: 22,882.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,367.98 : 25,357.23 = 16,575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,367.98/25,357.23 = 16,575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,367.98x = 25,357.23 × 16,575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,367.98x = 420,300,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,300,651.55/18,367.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.25

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