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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.91, 26,082.33 and 15,557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.91, 26,082.33 and 15,557.89 is: 21,446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.91 : 26,082.33 = 15,557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.91/26,082.33 = 15,557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.91x = 26,082.33 × 15,557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.91x = 405,786,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,786,021.08/18,920.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.43

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