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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,376.80, 25,322.40 and 15,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,376.80, 25,322.40 and 15,201.60 is: 20,947.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,376.80 : 25,322.40 = 15,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,376.80/25,322.40 = 15,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,376.80x = 25,322.40 × 15,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,376.80x = 384,940,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,940,995.84/18,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,947.12

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