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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,779.72, 28,169.64 and 15,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,779.72, 28,169.64 and 15,253.04 is: 22,879.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,779.72 : 28,169.64 = 15,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,779.72/28,169.64 = 15,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,779.72x = 28,169.64 × 15,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,779.72x = 429,672,716.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,672,716.13/18,779.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.62

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