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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,748.80, 28,090.80 and 15,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,748.80, 28,090.80 and 15,832.80 is: 23,721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,748.80 : 28,090.80 = 15,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,748.80/28,090.80 = 15,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,748.80x = 28,090.80 × 15,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,748.80x = 444,756,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,756,018.24/18,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,721.84

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