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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.74, 25,240.66 and 15,493.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.74, 25,240.66 and 15,493.10 is: 21,369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.74 : 25,240.66 = 15,493.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.74/25,240.66 = 15,493.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.74x = 25,240.66 × 15,493.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.74x = 391,056,069.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,056,069.45/18,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.49

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