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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.42, 24,880.98 and 15,026.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.42, 24,880.98 and 15,026.55 is: 20,723.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.42 : 24,880.98 = 15,026.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.42/24,880.98 = 15,026.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.42x = 24,880.98 × 15,026.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.42x = 373,875,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,875,290.02/18,041.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.16

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