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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,512.96, 25,522.04 and 15,669.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,512.96, 25,522.04 and 15,669.05 is: 21,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512.96 : 25,522.04 = 15,669.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512.96/25,522.04 = 15,669.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512.96x = 25,522.04 × 15,669.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512.96x = 399,906,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,906,032.42/18,512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.42

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