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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.06, 25,596.31 and 16,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.06, 25,596.31 and 16,052.94 is: 22,157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.06 : 25,596.31 = 16,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.06/25,596.31 = 16,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.06x = 25,596.31 × 16,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.06x = 410,896,028.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,896,028.65/18,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,157.82

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