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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.60, 28,008.90 and 15,756.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.60, 28,008.90 and 15,756.60 is: 23,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.60 : 28,008.90 = 15,756.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.60/28,008.90 = 15,756.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.60x = 28,008.90 × 15,756.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.60x = 441,325,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,325,033.74/18,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,634.90

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