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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,883.88, 25,950.38 and 18,016.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,883.88, 25,950.38 and 18,016.64 is: 24,758.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,883.88 : 25,950.38 = 18,016.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,883.88/25,950.38 = 18,016.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,883.88x = 25,950.38 × 18,016.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,883.88x = 467,538,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,538,654.32/18,883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.61

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