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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.43, 24,855.87 and 15,507.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.43, 24,855.87 and 15,507.73 is: 21,388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.43 : 24,855.87 = 15,507.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.43/24,855.87 = 15,507.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.43x = 24,855.87 × 15,507.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.43x = 385,458,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,458,120.88/18,021.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.88

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