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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.34, 25,581.81 and 16,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.34, 25,581.81 and 16,305.42 is: 22,488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.34 : 25,581.81 = 16,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.34/25,581.81 = 16,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.34x = 25,581.81 × 16,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.34x = 417,122,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,122,156.41/18,548.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,488.38

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