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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,626.64, 25,671.84 and 16,454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,626.64, 25,671.84 and 16,454.24 is: 22,677.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,626.64 : 25,671.84 = 16,454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,626.64/25,671.84 = 16,454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,626.64x = 25,671.84 × 16,454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,626.64x = 422,410,616.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,410,616.60/18,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,677.77

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