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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,602.82, 25,595.73 and 16,076.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,602.82, 25,595.73 and 16,076.84 is: 22,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,602.82 : 25,595.73 = 16,076.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,602.82/25,595.73 = 16,076.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,602.82x = 25,595.73 × 16,076.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,602.82x = 411,498,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,498,327.91/18,602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.21

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