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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,682.21, 25,756.62 and 15,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,682.21, 25,756.62 and 15,483.52 is: 21,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,682.21 : 25,756.62 = 15,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,682.21/25,756.62 = 15,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,682.21x = 25,756.62 × 15,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,682.21x = 398,803,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,803,140.90/18,682.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.68

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