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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.70, 28,055.37 and 15,019.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.70, 28,055.37 and 15,019.74 is: 22,521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.70 : 28,055.37 = 15,019.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.70/28,055.37 = 15,019.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.70x = 28,055.37 × 15,019.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.70x = 421,384,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,384,363.00/18,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.04

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