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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,914.79, 26,080.74 and 15,501.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,914.79, 26,080.74 and 15,501.06 is: 21,373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,914.79 : 26,080.74 = 15,501.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,914.79/26,080.74 = 15,501.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,914.79x = 26,080.74 × 15,501.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,914.79x = 404,279,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,279,115.58/18,914.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.70

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