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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.12, 25,066.70 and 15,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.12, 25,066.70 and 15,132.44 is: 20,885.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.12 : 25,066.70 = 15,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.12/25,066.70 = 15,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.12x = 25,066.70 × 15,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.12x = 379,320,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,320,132.75/18,162.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,885.23

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