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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,303.99, 25,240.64 and 15,660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,303.99, 25,240.64 and 15,660.15 is: 21,594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,303.99 : 25,240.64 = 15,660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,303.99/25,240.64 = 15,660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,303.99x = 25,240.64 × 15,660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,303.99x = 395,272,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,272,208.50/18,303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,594.87

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