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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.65, 25,598.25 and 16,078.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.65, 25,598.25 and 16,078.68 is: 22,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.65 : 25,598.25 = 16,078.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.65/25,598.25 = 16,078.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.65x = 25,598.25 × 16,078.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.65x = 411,586,070.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,586,070.31/18,604.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,122.75

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