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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.32, 25,759.35 and 15,984.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.32, 25,759.35 and 15,984.18 is: 22,074.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.32 : 25,759.35 = 15,984.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.32/25,759.35 = 15,984.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.32x = 25,759.35 × 15,984.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.32x = 411,742,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,742,087.08/18,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.58

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