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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,800.50, 28,214.31 and 15,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,800.50, 28,214.31 and 15,146.86 is: 22,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,800.50 : 28,214.31 = 15,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,800.50/28,214.31 = 15,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,800.50x = 28,214.31 × 15,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,800.50x = 427,358,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,358,203.57/18,800.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,731.21

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