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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.74, 25,158.12 and 15,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.74, 25,158.12 and 15,005.22 is: 20,688.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.74 : 25,158.12 = 15,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.74/25,158.12 = 15,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.74x = 25,158.12 × 15,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.74x = 377,503,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,503,125.39/18,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,688.80

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