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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,541.18, 25,535.48 and 16,022.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,541.18, 25,535.48 and 16,022.46 is: 22,066.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,541.18 : 25,535.48 = 16,022.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,541.18/25,535.48 = 16,022.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,541.18x = 25,535.48 × 16,022.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,541.18x = 409,141,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,141,206.88/18,541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.62

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