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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.90, 25,887.33 and 16,214.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.90, 25,887.33 and 16,214.87 is: 22,393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.90 : 25,887.33 = 16,214.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.90/25,887.33 = 16,214.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.90x = 25,887.33 × 16,214.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.90x = 419,759,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,759,561.16/18,744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.27

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