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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.25, 25,951.68 and 15,826.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.25, 25,951.68 and 15,826.95 is: 21,833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.25 : 25,951.68 = 15,826.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.25/25,951.68 = 15,826.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.25x = 25,951.68 × 15,826.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.25x = 410,735,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,735,941.78/18,812.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.43

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