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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.34, 24,962.82 and 15,576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.34, 24,962.82 and 15,576.06 is: 21,483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.34 : 24,962.82 = 15,576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.34/24,962.82 = 15,576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.34x = 24,962.82 × 15,576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.34x = 388,822,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,822,382.09/18,098.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,483.87

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