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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,713.49, 25,799.80 and 15,514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,713.49, 25,799.80 and 15,514.71 is: 21,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,713.49 : 25,799.80 = 15,514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,713.49/25,799.80 = 15,514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,713.49x = 25,799.80 × 15,514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,713.49x = 400,276,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,276,415.06/18,713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.73

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