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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,412.31, 25,423.98 and 15,009.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,412.31, 25,423.98 and 15,009.86 is: 20,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,412.31 : 25,423.98 = 15,009.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,412.31/25,423.98 = 15,009.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,412.31x = 25,423.98 × 15,009.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,412.31x = 381,610,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,610,380.44/18,412.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.83

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