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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,810.18, 25,898.94 and 15,971.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,810.18, 25,898.94 and 15,971.58 is: 21,990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,810.18 : 25,898.94 = 15,971.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,810.18/25,898.94 = 15,971.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,810.18x = 25,898.94 × 15,971.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,810.18x = 413,646,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,646,992.13/18,810.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.59

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