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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,797.83, 25,997.43 and 16,435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,797.83, 25,997.43 and 16,435.87 is: 22,730.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,797.83 : 25,997.43 = 16,435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,797.83/25,997.43 = 16,435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,797.83x = 25,997.43 × 16,435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,797.83x = 427,290,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,290,379.81/18,797.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.84

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