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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,772.16, 28,172.11 and 15,118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,772.16, 28,172.11 and 15,118.49 is: 22,688.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,772.16 : 28,172.11 = 15,118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,772.16/28,172.11 = 15,118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,772.16x = 28,172.11 × 15,118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,772.16x = 425,919,546.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,919,546.86/18,772.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.90

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