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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,774.64, 25,906.26 and 15,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,774.64, 25,906.26 and 15,785.20 is: 21,781.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774.64 : 25,906.26 = 15,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774.64/25,906.26 = 15,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774.64x = 25,906.26 × 15,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774.64x = 408,935,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,935,495.35/18,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,781.27

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