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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,793.61, 28,204.08 and 15,139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,793.61, 28,204.08 and 15,139.97 is: 22,720.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,793.61 : 28,204.08 = 15,139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,793.61/28,204.08 = 15,139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,793.61x = 28,204.08 × 15,139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,793.61x = 427,008,925.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,008,925.08/18,793.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,720.96

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