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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.30, 25,895.04 and 15,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.30, 25,895.04 and 15,969.06 is: 21,987.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.30 : 25,895.04 = 15,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.30/25,895.04 = 15,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.30x = 25,895.04 × 15,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.30x = 413,519,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,519,447.46/18,807.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,987.18

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