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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,773.16, 28,173.61 and 15,119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,773.16, 28,173.61 and 15,119.49 is: 22,690.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,773.16 : 28,173.61 = 15,119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,773.16/28,173.61 = 15,119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,773.16x = 28,173.61 × 15,119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,773.16x = 425,970,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,970,614.66/18,773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.41

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