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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,618.76, 25,683.78 and 16,000.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,618.76, 25,683.78 and 16,000.84 is: 22,072.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,618.76 : 25,683.78 = 16,000.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,618.76/25,683.78 = 16,000.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,618.76x = 25,683.78 × 16,000.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,618.76x = 410,962,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,962,054.38/18,618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.47

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