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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626, 25,719.24 and 16,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626, 25,719.24 and 16,295.12 is: 22,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626 : 25,719.24 = 16,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626/25,719.24 = 16,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626x = 25,719.24 × 16,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626x = 419,098,102.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,098,102.11/18,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.70

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