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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.31, 25,433.64 and 15,016.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.31, 25,433.64 and 15,016.86 is: 20,735.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.31 : 25,433.64 = 15,016.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.31/25,433.64 = 15,016.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.31x = 25,433.64 × 15,016.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.31x = 381,933,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,933,411.17/18,419.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.49

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