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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,343.14, 25,216.23 and 15,781.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,343.14, 25,216.23 and 15,781.54 is: 21,694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,343.14 : 25,216.23 = 15,781.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,343.14/25,216.23 = 15,781.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,343.14x = 25,216.23 × 15,781.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,343.14x = 397,950,942.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,950,942.39/18,343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,694.81

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