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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,763.45, 28,159.01 and 15,109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,763.45, 28,159.01 and 15,109.79 is: 22,675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,763.45 : 28,159.01 = 15,109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,763.45/28,159.01 = 15,109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,763.45x = 28,159.01 × 15,109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,763.45x = 425,476,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,476,726.42/18,763.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,675.83

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