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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,378.84, 25,339.86 and 15,205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,378.84, 25,339.86 and 15,205.32 is: 20,964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,378.84 : 25,339.86 = 15,205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,378.84/25,339.86 = 15,205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,378.84x = 25,339.86 × 15,205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,378.84x = 385,300,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,300,680.06/18,378.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.36

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