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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.12, 26,984.82 and 15,597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.12, 26,984.82 and 15,597.56 is: 23,341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.12 : 26,984.82 = 15,597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.12/26,984.82 = 15,597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.12x = 26,984.82 × 15,597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.12x = 420,897,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,897,349.04/18,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,341.53

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