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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,044.94, 26,928.30 and 15,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,044.94, 26,928.30 and 15,858.38 is: 23,665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044.94 : 26,928.30 = 15,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044.94/26,928.30 = 15,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044.94x = 26,928.30 × 15,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044.94x = 427,039,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,039,340.94/18,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,665.32

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