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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,817.93, 25,946.03 and 16,261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,817.93, 25,946.03 and 16,261.12 is: 22,420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,817.93 : 25,946.03 = 16,261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,817.93/25,946.03 = 16,261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,817.93x = 25,946.03 × 16,261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,817.93x = 421,911,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,911,507.35/18,817.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.72

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