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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.83, 25,576.96 and 16,301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.83, 25,576.96 and 16,301.94 is: 22,483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.83 : 25,576.96 = 16,301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.83/25,576.96 = 16,301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.83x = 25,576.96 × 16,301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.83x = 416,954,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,954,067.30/18,544.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,483.57

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