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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,599.28, 28,026.77 and 15,384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,599.28, 28,026.77 and 15,384.39 is: 23,182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,599.28 : 28,026.77 = 15,384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,599.28/28,026.77 = 15,384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,599.28x = 28,026.77 × 15,384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,599.28x = 431,174,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,174,798.58/18,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,182.34

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