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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.72, 25,674.12 and 15,790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.72, 25,674.12 and 15,790.44 is: 21,777.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.72 : 25,674.12 = 15,790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.72/25,674.12 = 15,790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.72x = 25,674.12 × 15,790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.72x = 405,405,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,405,651.41/18,615.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,777.60

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