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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.40, 26,990.70 and 15,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.40, 26,990.70 and 15,604.30 is: 23,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.40 : 26,990.70 = 15,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.40/26,990.70 = 15,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.40x = 26,990.70 × 15,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.40x = 421,170,980.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,170,980.01/18,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,343.40

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