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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,360.11, 25,314.77 and 15,522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,360.11, 25,314.77 and 15,522.48 is: 21,402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,360.11 : 25,314.77 = 15,522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,360.11/25,314.77 = 15,522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,360.11x = 25,314.77 × 15,522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,360.11x = 392,948,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,948,011.03/18,360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,402.27

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