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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,335.99, 25,206.38 and 15,774.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,335.99, 25,206.38 and 15,774.39 is: 21,684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,335.99 : 25,206.38 = 15,774.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,335.99/25,206.38 = 15,774.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,335.99x = 25,206.38 × 15,774.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,335.99x = 397,615,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,615,189.74/18,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,684.96

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