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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,797.12, 28,209.33 and 15,143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,797.12, 28,209.33 and 15,143.48 is: 22,726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,797.12 : 28,209.33 = 15,143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,797.12/28,209.33 = 15,143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,797.12x = 28,209.33 × 15,143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,797.12x = 427,187,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,187,283.62/18,797.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.22

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