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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.84, 25,979.34 and 15,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.84, 25,979.34 and 15,272.44 is: 21,088.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.84 : 25,979.34 = 15,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.84/25,979.34 = 15,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.84x = 25,979.34 × 15,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.84x = 396,767,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,767,911.39/18,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.03

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