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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,201.78, 25,055.28 and 15,692.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,201.78, 25,055.28 and 15,692.20 is: 21,600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,201.78 : 25,055.28 = 15,692.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,201.78/25,055.28 = 15,692.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,201.78x = 25,055.28 × 15,692.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,201.78x = 393,172,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,172,402.18/18,201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,600.77

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