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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,550.15, 25,587.81 and 15,152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,550.15, 25,587.81 and 15,152.09 is: 20,900.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,550.15 : 25,587.81 = 15,152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,550.15/25,587.81 = 15,152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,550.15x = 25,587.81 × 15,152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,550.15x = 387,708,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,708,672.08/18,550.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,900.57

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