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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.46, 25,698.50 and 16,953.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.46, 25,698.50 and 16,953.18 is: 23,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.46 : 25,698.50 = 16,953.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.46/25,698.50 = 16,953.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.46x = 25,698.50 × 16,953.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.46x = 435,671,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,671,211.46/18,725.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.25

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