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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,709.20, 28,053.12 and 15,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,709.20, 28,053.12 and 15,018.24 is: 22,518.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,709.20 : 28,053.12 = 15,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,709.20/28,053.12 = 15,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,709.20x = 28,053.12 × 15,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,709.20x = 421,308,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,308,488.91/18,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,518.79

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