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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,305, 25,192.80 and 15,092.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,305, 25,192.80 and 15,092.60 is: 20,771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,305 : 25,192.80 = 15,092.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,305/25,192.80 = 15,092.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,305x = 25,192.80 × 15,092.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,305x = 380,224,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,224,853.28/18,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.64

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