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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,800.64, 25,885.71 and 15,962.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,800.64, 25,885.71 and 15,962.13 is: 21,977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,800.64 : 25,885.71 = 15,962.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,800.64/25,885.71 = 15,962.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,800.64x = 25,885.71 × 15,962.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,800.64x = 413,191,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,191,068.16/18,800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,977.50

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