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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,555.34, 25,591.44 and 16,312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,555.34, 25,591.44 and 16,312.42 is: 22,498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555.34 : 25,591.44 = 16,312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555.34/25,591.44 = 16,312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555.34x = 25,591.44 × 16,312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555.34x = 417,458,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,458,317.68/18,555.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.02

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