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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,060.98, 24,868.77 and 15,810.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,060.98, 24,868.77 and 15,810.26 is: 21,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,060.98 : 24,868.77 = 15,810.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,060.98/24,868.77 = 15,810.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,060.98x = 24,868.77 × 15,810.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,060.98x = 393,181,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,181,719.58/18,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,769.68

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