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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.13, 25,528.50 and 16,017.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.13, 25,528.50 and 16,017.42 is: 22,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.13 : 25,528.50 = 16,017.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.13/25,528.50 = 16,017.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.13x = 25,528.50 × 16,017.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.13x = 408,900,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,900,706.47/18,536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.66

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