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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,766.23, 25,842.29 and 16,776.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,766.23, 25,842.29 and 16,776.06 is: 23,101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,766.23 : 25,842.29 = 16,776.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,766.23/25,842.29 = 16,776.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,766.23x = 25,842.29 × 16,776.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,766.23x = 433,531,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,531,723.70/18,766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,101.70

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