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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,675.30, 25,759.05 and 15,600.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,675.30, 25,759.05 and 15,600.66 is: 21,518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,675.30 : 25,759.05 = 15,600.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,675.30/25,759.05 = 15,600.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,675.30x = 25,759.05 × 15,600.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,675.30x = 401,858,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,858,180.97/18,675.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.16

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