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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,237.20, 25,104.12 and 15,727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,237.20, 25,104.12 and 15,727.64 is: 21,649.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,237.20 : 25,104.12 = 15,727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,237.20/25,104.12 = 15,727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,237.20x = 25,104.12 × 15,727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,237.20x = 394,828,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,828,561.88/18,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.63

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