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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.34, 25,584.57 and 16,307.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.34, 25,584.57 and 16,307.42 is: 22,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.34 : 25,584.57 = 16,307.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.34/25,584.57 = 16,307.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.34x = 25,584.57 × 16,307.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.34x = 417,218,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,218,328.51/18,550.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,491.14

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