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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,596.96, 25,607.64 and 16,074.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,596.96, 25,607.64 and 16,074.56 is: 22,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,596.96 : 25,607.64 = 16,074.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,596.96/25,607.64 = 16,074.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,596.96x = 25,607.64 × 16,074.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,596.96x = 411,631,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,631,545.64/18,596.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,134.35

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