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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.63, 24,863.34 and 15,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.63, 24,863.34 and 15,013.73 is: 20,705.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.63 : 24,863.34 = 15,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.63/24,863.34 = 15,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.63x = 24,863.34 × 15,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.63x = 373,291,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,291,473.66/18,028.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.49

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