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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,694.20, 28,080.30 and 15,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,694.20, 28,080.30 and 15,778.20 is: 23,700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,694.20 : 28,080.30 = 15,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,694.20/28,080.30 = 15,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,694.20x = 28,080.30 × 15,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,694.20x = 443,056,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,056,589.46/18,694.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.22

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