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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,861.76, 26,048.10 and 15,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,861.76, 26,048.10 and 15,537.52 is: 21,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,861.76 : 26,048.10 = 15,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,861.76/26,048.10 = 15,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,861.76x = 26,048.10 × 15,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,861.76x = 404,722,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,722,874.71/18,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,457.32

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