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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,213.60, 25,126.56 and 15,556.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,213.60, 25,126.56 and 15,556.80 is: 21,461.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,213.60 : 25,126.56 = 15,556.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,213.60/25,126.56 = 15,556.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,213.60x = 25,126.56 × 15,556.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,213.60x = 390,888,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,888,868.61/18,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,461.37

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