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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,032.98, 24,869.33 and 15,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,032.98, 24,869.33 and 15,018.06 is: 20,711.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,032.98 : 24,869.33 = 15,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,032.98/24,869.33 = 15,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,032.98x = 24,869.33 × 15,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,032.98x = 373,489,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,489,155.80/18,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.45

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