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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,426.84, 25,225.59 and 18,295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,426.84, 25,225.59 and 18,295.08 is: 25,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,426.84 : 25,225.59 = 18,295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,426.84/25,225.59 = 18,295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,426.84x = 25,225.59 × 18,295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,426.84x = 461,504,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,504,187.10/18,426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,045.22

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