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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.69, 25,928.32 and 18,216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.69, 25,928.32 and 18,216.27 is: 24,956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.69 : 25,928.32 = 18,216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.69/25,928.32 = 18,216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.69x = 25,928.32 × 18,216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.69x = 472,317,277.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,317,277.77/18,925.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.41

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