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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.82, 25,582.48 and 16,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.82, 25,582.48 and 16,305.94 is: 22,489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.82 : 25,582.48 = 16,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.82/25,582.48 = 16,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.82x = 25,582.48 × 16,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.82x = 417,146,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,146,383.93/18,548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,489.11

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