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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.03, 25,058.37 and 15,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.03, 25,058.37 and 15,694.44 is: 21,603.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.03 : 25,058.37 = 15,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.03/25,058.37 = 15,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.03x = 25,058.37 × 15,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.03x = 393,277,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,277,084.46/18,204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,603.85

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