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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,502.10, 25,514.96 and 15,669.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,502.10, 25,514.96 and 15,669.26 is: 21,608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502.10 : 25,514.96 = 15,669.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502.10/25,514.96 = 15,669.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502.10x = 25,514.96 × 15,669.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502.10x = 399,800,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,800,542.13/18,502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,608.39

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