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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.04, 28,059.48 and 15,414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.04, 28,059.48 and 15,414.96 is: 23,117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.04 : 28,059.48 = 15,414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.04/28,059.48 = 15,414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.04x = 28,059.48 × 15,414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.04x = 432,535,761.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,535,761.82/18,710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.84

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