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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,797.39, 25,881.35 and 15,958.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,797.39, 25,881.35 and 15,958.83 is: 21,973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,797.39 : 25,881.35 = 15,958.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,797.39/25,881.35 = 15,958.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,797.39x = 25,881.35 × 15,958.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,797.39x = 413,035,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,035,985.03/18,797.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.06

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