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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,810.68, 25,899.60 and 15,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,810.68, 25,899.60 and 15,972.08 is: 21,991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,810.68 : 25,899.60 = 15,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,810.68/25,899.60 = 15,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,810.68x = 25,899.60 × 15,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,810.68x = 413,670,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,670,483.17/18,810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,991.26

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