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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,693.70, 25,766.04 and 16,419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,693.70, 25,766.04 and 16,419.22 is: 22,631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,693.70 : 25,766.04 = 16,419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,693.70/25,766.04 = 16,419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,693.70x = 25,766.04 × 16,419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,693.70x = 423,058,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,058,279.29/18,693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,631.06

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