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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719, 25,811.16 and 15,305.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719, 25,811.16 and 15,305.36 is: 21,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719 : 25,811.16 = 15,305.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719/25,811.16 = 15,305.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719x = 25,811.16 × 15,305.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719x = 395,049,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,049,095.82/18,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.18

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