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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.38, 28,193.98 and 15,502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.38, 28,193.98 and 15,502.38 is: 23,254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.38 : 28,193.98 = 15,502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.38/28,193.98 = 15,502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.38x = 28,193.98 × 15,502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.38x = 437,073,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,073,791.67/18,795.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,254.32

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