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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,703.54, 28,049.73 and 15,408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,703.54, 28,049.73 and 15,408.46 is: 23,108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,703.54 : 28,049.73 = 15,408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,703.54/28,049.73 = 15,408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,703.54x = 28,049.73 × 15,408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,703.54x = 432,203,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,203,142.72/18,703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,108.09

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