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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,785.24, 28,178.76 and 15,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,785.24, 28,178.76 and 15,492.32 is: 23,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,785.24 : 28,178.76 = 15,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,785.24/28,178.76 = 15,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,785.24x = 28,178.76 × 15,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,785.24x = 436,554,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,554,367.12/18,785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.22

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