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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.32, 25,374.18 and 15,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.32, 25,374.18 and 15,219.28 is: 20,965.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.32 : 25,374.18 = 15,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.32/25,374.18 = 15,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.32x = 25,374.18 × 15,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.32x = 386,176,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,176,750.19/18,419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.85

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