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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.80, 28,040.40 and 15,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.80, 28,040.40 and 15,775.20 is: 23,638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.80 : 28,040.40 = 15,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.80/28,040.40 = 15,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.80x = 28,040.40 × 15,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.80x = 442,342,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,342,918.08/18,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,638.52

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