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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,543.83, 25,575.59 and 16,300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,543.83, 25,575.59 and 16,300.94 is: 22,482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,543.83 : 25,575.59 = 16,300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,543.83/25,575.59 = 16,300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,543.83x = 25,575.59 × 16,300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,543.83x = 416,905,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,905,948.67/18,543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.20

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