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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.31, 25,421.22 and 15,007.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.31, 25,421.22 and 15,007.86 is: 20,723.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.31 : 25,421.22 = 15,007.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.31/25,421.22 = 15,007.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.31x = 25,421.22 × 15,007.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.31x = 381,518,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,518,110.79/18,410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.07

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