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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.28, 26,207.44 and 15,796.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.28, 26,207.44 and 15,796.94 is: 21,801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.28 : 26,207.44 = 15,796.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.28/26,207.44 = 15,796.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.28x = 26,207.44 × 15,796.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.28x = 413,997,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,997,357.23/18,989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,801.64

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