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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.28, 28,029.30 and 15,744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.28, 28,029.30 and 15,744.28 is: 23,649.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.28 : 28,029.30 = 15,744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.28/28,029.30 = 15,744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.28x = 28,029.30 × 15,744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.28x = 441,301,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,301,147.40/18,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,649.22

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