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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,793.26, 25,875.68 and 15,954.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,793.26, 25,875.68 and 15,954.75 is: 21,967.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,793.26 : 25,875.68 = 15,954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,793.26/25,875.68 = 15,954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,793.26x = 25,875.68 × 15,954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,793.26x = 412,839,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,839,925.71/18,793.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,967.45

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