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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,595.68, 25,504.70 and 16,496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,595.68, 25,504.70 and 16,496.16 is: 22,625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,595.68 : 25,504.70 = 16,496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,595.68/25,504.70 = 16,496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,595.68x = 25,504.70 × 16,496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,595.68x = 420,729,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,729,611.95/18,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,625.13

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