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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.90, 25,946.95 and 16,233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.90, 25,946.95 and 16,233.47 is: 22,409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.90 : 25,946.95 = 16,233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.90/25,946.95 = 16,233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.90x = 25,946.95 × 16,233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.90x = 421,208,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,208,991.84/18,795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,409.62

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