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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.86, 25,949.24 and 16,273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.86, 25,949.24 and 16,273.97 is: 22,467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.86 : 25,949.24 = 16,273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.86/25,949.24 = 16,273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.86x = 25,949.24 × 16,273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.86x = 422,297,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,297,338.01/18,795.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,467.57

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