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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,486.92, 25,523.87 and 16,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,486.92, 25,523.87 and 16,494.02 is: 22,772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,486.92 : 25,523.87 = 16,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,486.92/25,523.87 = 16,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,486.92x = 25,523.87 × 16,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,486.92x = 420,991,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,991,222.26/18,486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,772.38

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