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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.78, 28,188.30 and 15,113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.78, 28,188.30 and 15,113.18 is: 22,652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.78 : 28,188.30 = 15,113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.78/28,188.30 = 15,113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.78x = 28,188.30 × 15,113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.78x = 426,014,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,014,851.79/18,806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,652.20

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