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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.74, 26,007.92 and 15,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.74, 26,007.92 and 15,044.94 is: 20,783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.74 : 26,007.92 = 15,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.74/26,007.92 = 15,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.74x = 26,007.92 × 15,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.74x = 391,287,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,287,595.92/18,826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.61

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