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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,537.99, 25,499.48 and 16,258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,537.99, 25,499.48 and 16,258.11 is: 22,363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,537.99 : 25,499.48 = 16,258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,537.99/25,499.48 = 16,258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,537.99x = 25,499.48 × 16,258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,537.99x = 414,573,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,573,269.49/18,537.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.44

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