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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,482.58, 25,538.49 and 16,120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,482.58, 25,538.49 and 16,120.62 is: 22,274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,482.58 : 25,538.49 = 16,120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,482.58/25,538.49 = 16,120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,482.58x = 25,538.49 × 16,120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,482.58x = 411,696,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,696,292.66/18,482.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.83

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