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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,828.60, 25,962.26 and 15,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,828.60, 25,962.26 and 15,415 is: 21,255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,828.60 : 25,962.26 = 15,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,828.60/25,962.26 = 15,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,828.60x = 25,962.26 × 15,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,828.60x = 400,208,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,208,237.90/18,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,255.34

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