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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,607.46, 25,603.26 and 18,164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,607.46, 25,603.26 and 18,164.59 is: 24,993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,607.46 : 25,603.26 = 18,164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,607.46/25,603.26 = 18,164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,607.46x = 25,603.26 × 18,164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,607.46x = 465,072,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,072,588.44/18,607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.88

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