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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,783.60, 28,175.40 and 15,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,783.60, 28,175.40 and 15,711.60 is: 23,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,783.60 : 28,175.40 = 15,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,783.60/28,175.40 = 15,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,783.60x = 28,175.40 × 15,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,783.60x = 442,680,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,680,614.64/18,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,567.40

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