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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,796.60, 28,194.90 and 15,513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,796.60, 28,194.90 and 15,513.40 is: 23,270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,796.60 : 28,194.90 = 15,513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,796.60/28,194.90 = 15,513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,796.60x = 28,194.90 × 15,513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,796.60x = 437,398,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,398,761.66/18,796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,270.10

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