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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.74, 25,239.27 and 15,492.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.74, 25,239.27 and 15,492.09 is: 21,368.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.74 : 25,239.27 = 15,492.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.74/25,239.27 = 15,492.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.74x = 25,239.27 × 15,492.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.74x = 391,009,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,009,042.37/18,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.09

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