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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.40, 25,557.12 and 15,184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.40, 25,557.12 and 15,184.80 is: 20,915.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.40 : 25,557.12 = 15,184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.40/25,557.12 = 15,184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.40x = 25,557.12 × 15,184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.40x = 388,079,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,079,755.78/18,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,915.78

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