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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.38, 25,166.24 and 15,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.38, 25,166.24 and 15,244.02 is: 21,040.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.38 : 25,166.24 = 15,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.38/25,166.24 = 15,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.38x = 25,166.24 × 15,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.38x = 383,634,665.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,634,665.88/18,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.24

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