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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,829.94, 25,970.22 and 16,706.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,829.94, 25,970.22 and 16,706.93 is: 23,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829.94 : 25,970.22 = 16,706.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829.94/25,970.22 = 16,706.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829.94x = 25,970.22 × 16,706.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829.94x = 433,882,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,882,517.77/18,829.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.17

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