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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.60, 25,232.04 and 15,293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.60, 25,232.04 and 15,293.16 is: 21,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.60 : 25,232.04 = 15,293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.60/25,232.04 = 15,293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.60x = 25,232.04 × 15,293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.60x = 385,877,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,877,624.85/18,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.28

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