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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.38, 25,950.96 and 16,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.38, 25,950.96 and 16,298.96 is: 22,436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.38 : 25,950.96 = 16,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.38/25,950.96 = 16,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.38x = 25,950.96 × 16,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.38x = 422,973,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,973,659.00/18,852.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.09

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