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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.36, 25,248.06 and 15,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.36, 25,248.06 and 15,665.52 is: 21,602.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.36 : 25,248.06 = 15,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.36/25,248.06 = 15,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.36x = 25,248.06 × 15,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.36x = 395,523,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,523,988.89/18,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,602.28

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