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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,582.44, 25,581.24 and 16,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,582.44, 25,581.24 and 16,099.04 is: 22,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,582.44 : 25,581.24 = 16,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,582.44/25,581.24 = 16,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,582.44x = 25,581.24 × 16,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,582.44x = 411,833,406.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,833,406.01/18,582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.50

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