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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.27, 26,008.67 and 15,045.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.27, 26,008.67 and 15,045.48 is: 20,784.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.27 : 26,008.67 = 15,045.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.27/26,008.67 = 15,045.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.27x = 26,008.67 × 15,045.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.27x = 391,312,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,312,924.31/18,827.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.37

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