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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,091.29, 24,952.27 and 15,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,091.29, 24,952.27 and 15,849.28 is: 21,860.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,091.29 : 24,952.27 = 15,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,091.29/24,952.27 = 15,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,091.29x = 24,952.27 × 15,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,091.29x = 395,475,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,475,513.87/18,091.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,860.00

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