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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,646.98, 38,484.02 and 18,198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,646.98, 38,484.02 and 18,198.67 is: 27,307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,646.98 : 38,484.02 = 18,198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,646.98/38,484.02 = 18,198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,646.98x = 38,484.02 × 18,198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,646.98x = 700,357,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,357,966.24/25,646.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,307.62

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