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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,425.80, 25,474.98 and 16,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,425.80, 25,474.98 and 16,064.20 is: 22,209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,425.80 : 25,474.98 = 16,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,425.80/25,474.98 = 16,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,425.80x = 25,474.98 × 16,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,425.80x = 409,235,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,235,173.72/18,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.90

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