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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.52, 25,272.52 and 15,498.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.52, 25,272.52 and 15,498.82 is: 21,374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.52 : 25,272.52 = 15,498.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.52/25,272.52 = 15,498.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.52x = 25,272.52 × 15,498.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.52x = 391,694,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,694,238.43/18,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.25

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