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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,258.06, 25,173.29 and 15,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,258.06, 25,173.29 and 15,237.52 is: 21,008.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258.06 : 25,173.29 = 15,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258.06/25,173.29 = 15,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258.06x = 25,173.29 × 15,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258.06x = 383,578,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,578,509.84/18,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.72

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