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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,789.68, 28,184.50 and 15,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,789.68, 28,184.50 and 15,275.48 is: 22,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,789.68 : 28,184.50 = 15,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,789.68/28,184.50 = 15,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,789.68x = 28,184.50 × 15,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,789.68x = 430,531,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,531,766.06/18,789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.20

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