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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,984.82, 26,174.70 and 15,569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,984.82, 26,174.70 and 15,569.32 is: 21,465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,984.82 : 26,174.70 = 15,569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,984.82/26,174.70 = 15,569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,984.82x = 26,174.70 × 15,569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,984.82x = 407,522,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,522,280.20/18,984.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,465.69

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