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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.77, 25,439.91 and 15,939.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.77, 25,439.91 and 15,939.66 is: 22,001.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.77 : 25,439.91 = 15,939.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.77/25,439.91 = 15,939.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.77x = 25,439.91 × 15,939.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.77x = 405,503,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,503,515.83/18,430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.44

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