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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,824.73, 26,005.16 and 15,042.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,824.73, 26,005.16 and 15,042.93 is: 20,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,824.73 : 26,005.16 = 15,042.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,824.73/26,005.16 = 15,042.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,824.73x = 26,005.16 × 15,042.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,824.73x = 391,193,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,193,726.30/18,824.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.84

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