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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,557.37, 25,658.51 and 16,224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,557.37, 25,658.51 and 16,224.57 is: 22,433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,557.37 : 25,658.51 = 16,224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,557.37/25,658.51 = 16,224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,557.37x = 25,658.51 × 16,224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,557.37x = 416,298,210.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,298,210.47/18,557.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,433.04

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