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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.16, 25,367.05 and 16,740.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.16, 25,367.05 and 16,740.53 is: 23,048.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.16 : 25,367.05 = 16,740.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.16/25,367.05 = 16,740.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.16x = 25,367.05 × 16,740.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.16x = 424,657,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,657,861.54/18,424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,048.97

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