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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.84, 25,582.50 and 16,305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.84, 25,582.50 and 16,305.92 is: 22,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.84 : 25,582.50 = 16,305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.84/25,582.50 = 16,305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.84x = 25,582.50 × 16,305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.84x = 417,146,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,146,198.40/18,548.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,489.07

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