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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.82, 25,168.82 and 15,234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.82, 25,168.82 and 15,234.28 is: 21,004.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.82 : 25,168.82 = 15,234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.82/25,168.82 = 15,234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.82x = 25,168.82 × 15,234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.82x = 383,428,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,428,851.15/18,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.25

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