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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,421.32, 25,436.42 and 15,018.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,421.32, 25,436.42 and 15,018.88 is: 20,738.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,421.32 : 25,436.42 = 15,018.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,421.32/25,436.42 = 15,018.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,421.32x = 25,436.42 × 15,018.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,421.32x = 382,026,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,026,539.61/18,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.28

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