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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.39, 28,200.77 and 15,137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.39, 28,200.77 and 15,137.75 is: 22,717.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.39 : 28,200.77 = 15,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.39/28,200.77 = 15,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.39x = 28,200.77 × 15,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.39x = 426,895,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,895,989.37/18,791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.64

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