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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,501.10, 25,513.59 and 15,668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,501.10, 25,513.59 and 15,668.26 is: 21,607.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,501.10 : 25,513.59 = 15,668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,501.10/25,513.59 = 15,668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,501.10x = 25,513.59 × 15,668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,501.10x = 399,753,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,753,561.65/18,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.02

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