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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,606.08, 28,037.03 and 15,391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,606.08, 28,037.03 and 15,391.19 is: 23,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,606.08 : 28,037.03 = 15,391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,606.08/28,037.03 = 15,391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,606.08x = 28,037.03 × 15,391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,606.08x = 431,523,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,523,255.77/18,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,192.59

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