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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.33, 25,993.98 and 16,433.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.33, 25,993.98 and 16,433.37 is: 22,727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.33 : 25,993.98 = 16,433.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.33/25,993.98 = 16,433.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.33x = 25,993.98 × 16,433.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.33x = 427,168,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,168,691.11/18,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,727.38

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