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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,406.96, 25,372.92 and 15,417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,406.96, 25,372.92 and 15,417.52 is: 21,252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406.96 : 25,372.92 = 15,417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406.96/25,372.92 = 15,417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406.96x = 25,372.92 × 15,417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406.96x = 391,187,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,187,501.56/18,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,252.15

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