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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.21, 25,939.24 and 15,817.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.21, 25,939.24 and 15,817.95 is: 21,821.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.21 : 25,939.24 = 15,817.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.21/25,939.24 = 15,817.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.21x = 25,939.24 × 15,817.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.21x = 410,305,561.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,305,561.81/18,803.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,821.04

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