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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,679.20, 25,814.16 and 15,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,679.20, 25,814.16 and 15,316.56 is: 21,167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,679.20 : 25,814.16 = 15,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,679.20/25,814.16 = 15,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,679.20x = 25,814.16 × 15,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,679.20x = 395,384,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,384,130.49/18,679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,167.08

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