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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.54, 25,584.60 and 16,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.54, 25,584.60 and 16,044.40 is: 22,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.54 : 25,584.60 = 16,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.54/25,584.60 = 16,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.54x = 25,584.60 × 16,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.54x = 410,489,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,489,556.24/18,535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,146.08

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