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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.87, 25,167.51 and 15,233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.87, 25,167.51 and 15,233.33 is: 21,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.87 : 25,167.51 = 15,233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.87/25,167.51 = 15,233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.87x = 25,167.51 × 15,233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.87x = 383,385,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,385,048.03/18,253.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.95

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