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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,779.60, 28,169.40 and 15,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,779.60, 28,169.40 and 15,707.60 is: 23,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,779.60 : 28,169.40 = 15,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,779.60/28,169.40 = 15,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,779.60x = 28,169.40 × 15,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,779.60x = 442,473,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,473,667.44/18,779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,561.40

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