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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.92, 25,591.66 and 16,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.92, 25,591.66 and 16,428.60 is: 22,663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.92 : 25,591.66 = 16,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.92/25,591.66 = 16,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.92x = 25,591.66 × 16,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.92x = 420,435,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,435,145.48/18,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,663.84

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