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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.96, 25,363.26 and 15,410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.96, 25,363.26 and 15,410.52 is: 21,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.96 : 25,363.26 = 15,410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.96/25,363.26 = 15,410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.96x = 25,363.26 × 15,410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.96x = 390,861,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,861,025.50/18,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,242.49

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