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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,197.16, 25,098.05 and 15,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,197.16, 25,098.05 and 15,955.28 is: 22,005.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,197.16 : 25,098.05 = 15,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,197.16/25,098.05 = 15,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,197.16x = 25,098.05 × 15,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,197.16x = 400,446,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,446,423.72/18,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.99

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