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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.99, 25,496.71 and 16,256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.99, 25,496.71 and 16,256.11 is: 22,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.99 : 25,496.71 = 16,256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.99/25,496.71 = 16,256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.99x = 25,496.71 × 16,256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.99x = 414,477,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,477,322.40/18,535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,360.68

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