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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,818.68, 25,904.58 and 16,265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,818.68, 25,904.58 and 16,265.26 is: 22,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,818.68 : 25,904.58 = 16,265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,818.68/25,904.58 = 16,265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,818.68x = 25,904.58 × 16,265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,818.68x = 421,344,910.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,344,910.37/18,818.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.72

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