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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,531.69, 25,613.73 and 16,392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,531.69, 25,613.73 and 16,392.09 is: 22,656.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,531.69 : 25,613.73 = 16,392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,531.69/25,613.73 = 16,392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,531.69x = 25,613.73 × 16,392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,531.69x = 419,862,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,862,567.40/18,531.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,656.46

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