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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,655.12, 25,739.40 and 15,111.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,655.12, 25,739.40 and 15,111.68 is: 20,850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,655.12 : 25,739.40 = 15,111.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,655.12/25,739.40 = 15,111.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,655.12x = 25,739.40 × 15,111.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,655.12x = 388,965,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,965,576.19/18,655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.34

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