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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,037.74, 24,923.96 and 15,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,037.74, 24,923.96 and 15,629.30 is: 21,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,037.74 : 24,923.96 = 15,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,037.74/24,923.96 = 15,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,037.74x = 24,923.96 × 15,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,037.74x = 389,544,048.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,544,048.03/18,037.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,596.06

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