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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,484.58, 25,541.25 and 16,122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,484.58, 25,541.25 and 16,122.62 is: 22,277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,484.58 : 25,541.25 = 16,122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,484.58/25,541.25 = 16,122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,484.58x = 25,541.25 × 16,122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,484.58x = 411,791,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,791,868.08/18,484.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,277.59

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