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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,620.52, 25,666.32 and 15,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,620.52, 25,666.32 and 15,257.40 is: 21,030.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,620.52 : 25,666.32 = 15,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,620.52/25,666.32 = 15,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,620.52x = 25,666.32 × 15,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,620.52x = 391,601,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,601,310.77/18,620.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.63

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