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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.08, 28,034.02 and 15,389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.08, 28,034.02 and 15,389.19 is: 23,189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.08 : 28,034.02 = 15,389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.08/28,034.02 = 15,389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.08x = 28,034.02 × 15,389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.08x = 431,420,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,420,860.24/18,604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,189.58

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