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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,546.84, 25,579.71 and 16,303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,546.84, 25,579.71 and 16,303.95 is: 22,486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,546.84 : 25,579.71 = 16,303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,546.84/25,579.71 = 16,303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,546.84x = 25,579.71 × 16,303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,546.84x = 417,050,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,050,312.85/18,546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,486.33

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