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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,525.72, 25,577.44 and 16,532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,525.72, 25,577.44 and 16,532.88 is: 22,826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,525.72 : 25,577.44 = 16,532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,525.72/25,577.44 = 16,532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,525.72x = 25,577.44 × 16,532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,525.72x = 422,868,746.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,868,746.23/18,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.04

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