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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,477.60, 25,517.04 and 15,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,477.60, 25,517.04 and 15,809.40 is: 21,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,477.60 : 25,517.04 = 15,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,477.60/25,517.04 = 15,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,477.60x = 25,517.04 × 15,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,477.60x = 403,409,092.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,409,092.18/18,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,832.33

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