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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.51, 25,913.97 and 15,436.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.51, 25,913.97 and 15,436.53 is: 21,272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.51 : 25,913.97 = 15,436.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.51/25,913.97 = 15,436.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.51x = 25,913.97 × 15,436.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.51x = 400,021,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,021,775.32/18,804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.65

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