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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.56, 25,599.76 and 16,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.56, 25,599.76 and 16,055.44 is: 22,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.56 : 25,599.76 = 16,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.56/25,599.76 = 16,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.56x = 25,599.76 × 16,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.56x = 411,015,410.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,015,410.69/18,546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.27

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