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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.90, 25,879.29 and 15,957.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.90, 25,879.29 and 15,957.39 is: 21,971.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.90 : 25,879.29 = 15,957.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.90/25,879.29 = 15,957.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.90x = 25,879.29 × 15,957.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.90x = 412,965,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,965,923.45/18,795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,971.06

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