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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.76, 25,873.61 and 15,953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.76, 25,873.61 and 15,953.25 is: 21,965.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.76 : 25,873.61 = 15,953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.76/25,873.61 = 15,953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.76x = 25,873.61 × 15,953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.76x = 412,768,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,768,208.62/18,791.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,965.38

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