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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,270.36, 25,169.94 and 15,062.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,270.36, 25,169.94 and 15,062.76 is: 20,751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270.36 : 25,169.94 = 15,062.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270.36/25,169.94 = 15,062.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270.36x = 25,169.94 × 15,062.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270.36x = 379,128,765.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,128,765.43/18,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.03

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