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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,029.52, 26,934.96 and 15,077.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,029.52, 26,934.96 and 15,077.28 is: 22,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,029.52 : 26,934.96 = 15,077.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,029.52/26,934.96 = 15,077.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,029.52x = 26,934.96 × 15,077.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,029.52x = 406,105,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,105,933.71/18,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,524.50

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