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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,090.80, 24,951.58 and 15,848.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,090.80, 24,951.58 and 15,848.78 is: 21,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,090.80 : 24,951.58 = 15,848.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,090.80/24,951.58 = 15,848.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,090.80x = 24,951.58 × 15,848.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,090.80x = 395,452,102.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,452,102.07/18,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,859.30

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