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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.76, 26,052.24 and 15,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.76, 26,052.24 and 15,540.52 is: 21,461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.76 : 26,052.24 = 15,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.76/26,052.24 = 15,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.76x = 26,052.24 × 15,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.76x = 404,865,356.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,865,356.76/18,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,461.46

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