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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.70, 25,489.17 and 15,941.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.70, 25,489.17 and 15,941.10 is: 22,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.70 : 25,489.17 = 15,941.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.70/25,489.17 = 15,941.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.70x = 25,489.17 × 15,941.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.70x = 406,325,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,325,407.89/18,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.28

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