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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,010.20, 26,982.90 and 15,936.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,010.20, 26,982.90 and 15,936.60 is: 23,876.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,010.20 : 26,982.90 = 15,936.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,010.20/26,982.90 = 15,936.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,010.20x = 26,982.90 × 15,936.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,010.20x = 430,015,684.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,015,684.14/18,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,876.23

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