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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.32, 25,801.44 and 15,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.32, 25,801.44 and 15,292.80 is: 21,113.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.32 : 25,801.44 = 15,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.32/25,801.44 = 15,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.32x = 25,801.44 × 15,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.32x = 394,576,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,576,261.63/18,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,113.52

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