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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,627.36, 25,669.65 and 15,445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,627.36, 25,669.65 and 15,445.29 is: 21,284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,627.36 : 25,669.65 = 15,445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,627.36/25,669.65 = 15,445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,627.36x = 25,669.65 × 15,445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,627.36x = 396,475,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,475,188.45/18,627.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.56

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