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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.20, 28,069.80 and 15,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.20, 28,069.80 and 15,771.20 is: 23,689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.20 : 28,069.80 = 15,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.20/28,069.80 = 15,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.20x = 28,069.80 × 15,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.20x = 442,694,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,694,429.76/18,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,689.71

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