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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.99, 25,797.74 and 15,513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.99, 25,797.74 and 15,513.21 is: 21,387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.99 : 25,797.74 = 15,513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.99/25,797.74 = 15,513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.99x = 25,797.74 × 15,513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.99x = 400,205,680.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,205,680.58/18,711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,387.66

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