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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,716.40, 28,074.60 and 15,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,716.40, 28,074.60 and 15,897.60 is: 23,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,716.40 : 28,074.60 = 15,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,716.40/28,074.60 = 15,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,716.40x = 28,074.60 × 15,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,716.40x = 446,318,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,318,760.96/18,716.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,846.40

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