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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.42, 26,017.12 and 15,051.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.42, 26,017.12 and 15,051.62 is: 20,792.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.42 : 26,017.12 = 15,051.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.42/26,017.12 = 15,051.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.42x = 26,017.12 × 15,051.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.42x = 391,599,803.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,599,803.73/18,833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.81

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