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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581.94, 25,567.02 and 16,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581.94, 25,567.02 and 16,056 is: 22,091.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581.94 : 25,567.02 = 16,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581.94/25,567.02 = 16,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581.94x = 25,567.02 × 16,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581.94x = 410,504,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,504,073.12/18,581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.56

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