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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,524.61, 25,546.89 and 16,392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,524.61, 25,546.89 and 16,392.27 is: 22,606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,524.61 : 25,546.89 = 16,392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,524.61/25,546.89 = 16,392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,524.61x = 25,546.89 × 16,392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,524.61x = 418,771,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,771,518.54/18,524.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,606.23

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