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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,048.21, 24,880.93 and 15,934.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,048.21, 24,880.93 and 15,934.11 is: 21,966.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,048.21 : 24,880.93 = 15,934.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,048.21/24,880.93 = 15,934.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,048.21x = 24,880.93 × 15,934.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,048.21x = 396,455,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,455,475.52/18,048.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,966.47

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