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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.30, 25,762.28 and 16,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.30, 25,762.28 and 16,596.24 is: 22,780.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.30 : 25,762.28 = 16,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.30/25,762.28 = 16,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.30x = 25,762.28 × 16,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.30x = 427,556,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,556,853.02/18,768.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,780.80

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