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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,557.89, 25,595.76 and 15,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,557.89, 25,595.76 and 15,975.20 is: 22,033.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,557.89 : 25,595.76 = 15,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,557.89/25,595.76 = 15,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,557.89x = 25,595.76 × 15,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,557.89x = 408,897,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,897,385.15/18,557.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.61

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