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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.02, 25,794.93 and 15,302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.02, 25,794.93 and 15,302.62 is: 21,148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.02 : 25,794.93 = 15,302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.02/25,794.93 = 15,302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.02x = 25,794.93 × 15,302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.02x = 394,730,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,730,011.72/18,665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,148.12

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