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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.34, 25,588.68 and 16,310.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.34, 25,588.68 and 16,310.42 is: 22,495.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.34 : 25,588.68 = 16,310.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.34/25,588.68 = 16,310.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.34x = 25,588.68 × 16,310.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.34x = 417,362,118.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,362,118.05/18,553.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,495.26

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