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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,306.60, 25,265.16 and 15,317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,306.60, 25,265.16 and 15,317.16 is: 21,139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306.60 : 25,265.16 = 15,317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306.60/25,265.16 = 15,317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306.60x = 25,265.16 × 15,317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306.60x = 386,990,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,990,498.15/18,306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,139.40

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