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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,784.97, 28,137.49 and 15,258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,784.97, 28,137.49 and 15,258.41 is: 22,855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,784.97 : 28,137.49 = 15,258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,784.97/28,137.49 = 15,258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,784.97x = 28,137.49 × 15,258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,784.97x = 429,333,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,333,358.79/18,784.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,855.15

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