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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,473.49, 25,495.02 and 15,109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,473.49, 25,495.02 and 15,109.17 is: 20,851.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,473.49 : 25,495.02 = 15,109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,473.49/25,495.02 = 15,109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,473.49x = 25,495.02 × 15,109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,473.49x = 385,208,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,208,591.33/18,473.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,851.97

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