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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,494.82, 25,506.09 and 15,816.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,494.82, 25,506.09 and 15,816.09 is: 21,811.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,494.82 : 25,506.09 = 15,816.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,494.82/25,506.09 = 15,816.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,494.82x = 25,506.09 × 15,816.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,494.82x = 403,406,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,406,614.99/18,494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,811.87

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